A common ingredient in West Africa, Dried crayfish powder is made from sun drying freshly cut  “Crayfish”. Crayfish might sometime be used to reference dried prawns. 

Crayfish is packed with high-quality protein. A 5-ounce serving of crayfish contains close to 25 grams of protein. There are low in fat and contain only trace amounts of carbohydrates.

Crayfish are high in B Vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc and Phosphorous. A 3-ounce serving of cooked crayfish contains 70 calories and 14 grams of protein.