Crayfish Mac n Cheese

Just when you thought mac n cheese couldn’t get any better...luxe it up with a handful of our Crayfish Tails. Rich, sweet and buttery, they’re ready straight from pack to be stirred through for a final flourish.

ingredients

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

90g mature cheddar

25g gruyère or fontina

25g parmesan

25g breadcrumbs

140g macaroni

350ml full-fat milk

25g butter

25g plain flour

1 tsp Dijon mustard

A pinch of cayenne

A pinch of paprika

1 x pack Real Seafood Co Crayfish Tails

 

5

PREP TIME

40

COOK TIME

2

SERVINGS

method

Let’s make something delicious

  • Step one

    Pre heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Start by grating all the cheeses, then mix a handful of of the cheddar and a handful of the parmesan into the breadcrumbs. Combine the rest of the cheeses and set aside.

  • Step one

    Cook the macaroni according to pack instructions, until just el dente. Whilst it cooks, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a large deep pan, then stir in the flour. Cook for a minute, stirring  with a whisk, then remove from the heat. Pour in a third of the milk and whisk until smooth. Add another third and repeat the whisking. Pour in the final third of milk whisk until smooth. Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes, until thick and smooth.

  • Step one

    Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, mustard and spices, adding a splash of milk to loosen the sauce if required. Season well, then stir in the macaroni, followed by the crayfish.

  • Step one

    Pour the mix into a buttered dish or skillet, and top with the cheesy breadcrumbs. Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes until it starts to turn golden and bubble. Spoon into bowls and enjoy piping hot!

Recipes

Savor the seas

Whip up a speedy supper or get creative in the kitchen – we’ve got you covered with recipe inspiration to make your seafood sing.

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

  • 30 Minute Prawn Curry

  • Lobster Mac & Cheese

  • Vodka Lobster Tagliatele

  • Crispy Gochujang Prawn Bao Buns

Frequently asked questions

You oughta know

  • Some of our products can be frozen at home; please refer to the back or pack or our individual product pages for further information.

  • We source our Salmon from Scotland, Ireland and Norway. Our approved suppliers have farm assured programmes in place which are third party certified. Responsible sourcing is key, and we ensure this is achieved through strict adherence to our key pillars and associated policies and specifications.

  • We source our shellfish from around the world and only work with suppliers who share our values. For further information, check out our Sustainability page.

Yes, please do! The trays can be recycled at home. Simple rinse out and add to your household plastic recycling bin. The film can’t currently be recycled so pop it in the bin.

Yes, please do! The base board can be recycled at home. Simple rinse out and add to your household cardboard recycling bin. The film can’t currently be recycled so pop it in the bin.

All of our sites are nut free.

Due to the nature of our products they contain common allergens found in Seafood including Fish, Crustaceans or molluscs.

We work hard to reduce the risk of cross contamination in our farms and factories, but always check the label before buying just to be sure.

Find us in:

  • Tesco –  Chilled Smoked Salmon and Crayfish, with more products coming soon
  • Sainsbury’s – Frozen Smoked Salmon and Crayfish, with more products coming soon
  • Asda – Ready to Eat Warm Water Prawns

We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch via our form, or write to us at THE REAL SEAFOOD CO. Fairfield Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9DA