Stoned Rock Lobster And Avocado Cocktail With Beetroot Puree
Today’s crayfish or lobster recipe has a few parts to it that all meld together to produce an incredibly tasty yet light meal. Crayfish is not like crawfish, it is closer to lobster and is in fact, also known as rock lobster. It is a saltwater species. This is my variation of the classic Avo Ritz. You can substitute the crayfish with prawns, shrimps, or some tender crab meat. They all work wonderfully with the beetroot and avocado.
Yield: 2 portions
Time: less than an hour
Difficulty: average skills needed
Ingredients:
2 large crayfish tails
1 large ripe avocado
½ diced onion
A lemon
2 Tbsp. cannaoil
2 large boiled and peeled beetroots
1 cup. dry white wine (substitute with fish stock)
A bunch of coriander
¼ cup. heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Put a pot over medium heat and add in the white wine and diced onions. Add some salt and pepper to the liquid and bring to a gentle simmer.
Using scissors, cut the top shell of the tail and clean out any brown veins under running water.
Once the poaching liquid has begun to simmer, place the crayfish tails into the pot and cover it with a lid.
The liquid must not boil rapidly. A simmer is ideal.
Cut the avocado into dice-sized pieces and in a mixing bowl add a squeeze of lemon juice and season to taste.
Add in the cannaoil and mix gently. Try to be careful so the avocado keeps its shape.
In another bowl puree the beetroot with the cream and season to taste.
Remove the crayfish from the stock and set aside to cool.
Once cool, remove the flesh from the shell and chop it into dice-sized chunks.
Season lightly.
To assemble:
Using a large spoon add a dollop of the beetroot puree to the plate and smear it to create a satisfying shape.
Using an egg ring or similar-shaped tool, place half the avocado into a ring shape on the plate.
Top with the poached crayfish and add lemon wedges to the side as garnish.
Sprinkle some chopped coriander onto the top of the crayfish.
Enjoy the bad boy. It is incredibly simple and delicious.
