Sevan cancer - description and photo

Sevan cancer is not a separate species of crustaceans, but a popular name for the cancer, which is caught in the Armenian lake Sevan. It is believed that it is especially large, it produces delicious dishes, besides, he lives in an ecologically clean pond. What actually is Sevan cancer, read in detail in the article.

Lake Sevan

In Armenia there is a big and very beautiful lake - Sevan. It is located at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level, lies about 60 km from Yerevan and is surrounded on all sides by the Caucasus Mountains. As this freshwater reservoir is the largest of all the lakes in the Caucasus, it is an important source of drinking water. Therefore, Sevan is protected by the state, several reserves have been created in its basin.

The fauna of the lake is rich. Among other species that live in its azure waters, there is a narrow-cut river crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus), which is popularly called Sevan in the people.

Sevan Cancer Description

In fact, this type of cancer lives not only in the Armenian Lake Sevan, but also in many other fresh water bodies throughout Eurasia. In general, it has a length of 16 to 18 cm, but in Lake Sevan it grows to a record 30 cm, which is why it is isolated separately. The carcass body is colored brown in various shades - from light sand to dark brown, which is more characteristic of old animals. The constitution is elegant, this form is distinguished by a very elongated claw.

The narrow-cut river crayfish feels great in Lake Sevan. This pond in the summer is well warmed by the sun, its waters are clean, warm and friendly, and they are very rich in nutrients.

Why are Sevan crayfish valued?

Lovers of cancer necks argue that the Sevan cancer, the photo of which is in the article, has a special delicate taste that is comparable with the taste of lobsters and crabs, its meat has a high biological value. It is very rich in proteins, also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, vitamins C, E, K and group B, organic acids. Since Sevan cancer practically does not have fat, it is a real dietary product.

The advantage and difference of Sevan crayfish is their considerable size. One individual weighs at least 50 grams.

The cost of delicacy. How tasty to cook

This Sevan cancer is considered a delicacy and costs from 800 rubles per kilogram. If this product is offered cheaper, then most likely the cancer does not come from the largest Armenian lake.

If you bought large Sevan crayfish, then you need to properly prepare them. The recipe from the chef of the Yerevan restaurant: take 2 kg of crawfish to take 4 liters of water. Boil water in a wide saucepan, throw into it 4 laurel leaves, 15 peas of black pepper, a couple of handfuls of dried dill with seeds, a small bunch of fresh cilantro and dill, green parsley, 5 tablespoons of salt without a slide. In the prepared brine put live, cleanly washed Sevan crayfish. Cook 20 minutes, then remove the crayfish (they will turn bright red) and put on a plate to cool. Cooled crawfish to shift to a wide dish, decorate with greens.