Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🦐 Fresh langoustines (about 1 kg) | 🧂 Coarse salt (to taste) |
| 💧 Water (for cooking) | 🍈 Olive oil (amount to your taste) |
| 🧄 Garlic (2 to 3 cloves) | 🌿 Herbs de Provence (optional) |
| 🍋 Lemon juice (to taste) |
Utensils
| 🧊 Large pot | 📏 Cooking thermometer |
| 🧂 Tablespoon | 🧑🍳 Cutting board |
| 🔥 Wooden spatula | 🔪 Sharp knife |
| 🧴 Olive oil | 🧊 Baking sheet |
| 🧼 Sponge | ❄️ Container for ice water |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 6 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Rest time: None
Cooking time: 4 to 6 minutes
STEP 1: Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil, adding a generous pinch of coarse salt.
STEP 2: Once the water is boiling, gently immerse the langoustines into the boiling water to avoid splashes.
STEP 3: Remove the pot from heat immediately after adding the langoustines to stop the cooking.
STEP 4: Let the langoustines cook in the hot water for 4 to 6 minutes, until they turn pink.
STEP 5: Once cooked, remove the langoustines from the water using a slotted spoon and plunge them into an ice water bath to stop the cooking.
STEP 6: Drain the langoustines thoroughly before seasoning them to your taste, ready to be enjoyed.
To successfully cook langoustines, it’s essential to adopt some proven techniques. The boiling water method is very effective, with cooking times ranging from 45 seconds to 1 minute 30 depending on the size of the shellfish. Choosing this approach helps retain all the flavor of the langoustines, especially if you add a bit of coarse salt to the water.
Oven cooking also enhances these seafood delicacies. By preheating the oven to 200°C and seasoning them well, you’ll achieve an incredibly tender texture. Also, consider using herbs and spices to elevate the flavors.
By following these tips, every meal featuring langoustines can turn into a great culinary satisfaction moment.
