Swedish crayfish pasta
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes

Background
Crayfish are very popular in Sweden, they even have crayfish parties in the Summer called krΓ€ftskiva. This Swedish crayfish pasta uses just the tails, which you can buy in most supermarkets. It's a simple, zingy, yet filling dish. You can use any dried pasta, even gluten-free versions.
Ingredients
- 200g pasta
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil or 1 knob of butter
- 1 tsp corn flour
- 50 ml semi-sweet white wine
- 100 ml crΓ¨me fraîche or Greek-style yoghurt
- 1 pack of crayfish tails (125-150g)
- 1 lemon (grated zest and juice)
- 2 Tbsp chopped dill
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
- Meanwhile, sautΓ© the onion in the oil or butter for about 5 minutes in a frying pan. Add the wine and the cornflour and simmer gently until thickened. Stir in the crΓ¨me fraîche or yoghurt, add the crayfish, dill and lemon zest and half of the lemon juice. Season to taste, stir until the sauce is thick and and creamy.
- Drain the pasta and stir through the creamy sauce.
- Serve with the remaining lemon juice and chopped dill scattered on the top.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Scandinavian
- Occasions: - Parties
- Ingredients: - Shellfish
- Health and Diet: - Gluten Free - Semi-vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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