Practical ingredient guide
Langoustines
Long slender-clawed crustacean with delicate white flesh, known as langoustine.
Shellfish and molluscs
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Long slender-clawed crustacean with delicate white flesh, known as langoustine. Sauté or griddle until the flesh is opaque, avoiding overcooking. Buy fresh or frozen from a controlled source; account for shell weight.
Flavour profile
Marine, sweet and delicate.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Buy fresh or frozen from a controlled source; account for shell weight.
Store
Keep very cold and cook promptly; thaw in the fridge.
Prepare
Sauté or griddle until the flesh is opaque, avoiding overcooking.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Eggs, potatoes, garlic and parsley.
How to substitute it
Prawns, with different texture and flavour.
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