{"title":"Langoustine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLangoustines, also called Dublin bay prawns or Norway lobster, are small pale-pink lobster relatives with slim claws and sweet tails. The peeled tails are what most people know as scampi. We sell them whole, and we can split or prepare them for you at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLangoustines are sweet, delicate and quick, and they look the part on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/seafood-platter-at-home\"\u003ea platter\u003c\/a\u003e. Whole and grilled they make a special starter, and the tails give you sweet, tender scampi. They need very little doing to them and cook in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, fine and tender, cleaner and more delicate than a prawn, with firm white tail meat and a little sweet meat in the claws. The heads and shells carry a lot of flavour, so keep them for a bisque or a stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it quick. Split them lengthways, brush with garlic butter and grill for 3 to 4 minutes until the meat turns opaque, or poach whole in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes. For scampi, coat the peeled tails and fry until golden. Do not overcook them, as the sweet meat firms up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic butter, lemon and parsley. Mayonnaise or aioli for cold poached langoustines. A crisp coating and tartare sauce for scampi. Bread for the shells and juices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit and grilled, 3 to 4 minutes. Poached whole, 3 to 4 minutes until they turn opaque and pink. Scampi tails fry in a couple of minutes. They cook quickly, so watch them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLangoustines are high in protein and low in fat, and they carry selenium, zinc and B12. The tail meat is lean and low in calories before any butter or coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk at the counter for the day's sourcing. Langoustines are a Scottish shellfish, and we can advise on size and whether whole or tails suit your plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the counter at 18 Barnes High Street, prepared or split to order and priced by weight. Collect the same day in Barnes, or order by 1pm for next-day delivery across London and the UK, with free UK delivery over £60 and free local delivery for neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre langoustines and scampi the same thing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScampi is the peeled tail meat of the langoustine, so they are the same animal. Traditional scampi is langoustine tails in a crisp coating, though some cheaper versions use other whitefish, so buying \u003ca href=\"\/products\/langoustine\"\u003ewhole langoustines\u003c\/a\u003e is how you know what you are getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a langoustine and a prawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLangoustines are small members of the lobster family with slim claws and a sweeter, more delicate flavour than a prawn. Prawns have no true claws and a slightly firmer, plainer taste. Langoustines also carry a little claw meat and richer shells for stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I cook whole langoustines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit them lengthways, brush with garlic butter and grill for 3 to 4 minutes until the meat is opaque, or poach them whole in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes and serve with mayonnaise. Keep the cooking short so the sweet meat stays tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the shells for anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Langoustine heads and shells are packed with flavour, so simmer them into a shellfish stock or a bisque. Roast them first for a deeper flavour, then simmer with vegetables and a splash of wine and strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I freeze langoustines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Langoustines freeze well for up to three months. Freeze them as fresh as you can and defrost in the fridge overnight. Do not refreeze langoustines that were sold defrosted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I order langoustine for delivery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder by 1pm and we deliver next day across London and the UK, with free UK delivery on orders over £60 and free local delivery for neighbours. You can also collect the same day in Barnes. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm, and hold a five-star food hygiene rating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paw-whole-scampi-lanousitnes-700g","title":"Paw Whole Scampi (langoustines) 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole langoustines, frozen, 700g net. The langoustine is the slim orange cousin of the lobster, sweet and delicate, and scampi is what we call its tail meat. Whole ones are worth the fiddle: split lengthways and grill with garlic butter for two or three minutes, or boil briefly and serve with mayonnaise. The heads make a stock that outclasses the meat. 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Grill split langoustines brushed with garlic butter for three to four minutes until the meat turns opaque, or poach them whole in well-salted water for the same time. The sweet meat firms fast, so watch them. Aioli, lemon and bread cover the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313236218120,"sku":"FTS-LANGOUSTINE","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/30-langoustines_8b02d17d-e4cd-46b9-9465-cf331adde81e.jpg?v=1785174628"},{"product_id":"piper-peeled-scampi-454g","title":"Piper Peeled Scampi 454g","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaw peeled scampi tails from Piper, sourced in Aberdeenshire: langoustine tails from the North East Atlantic, shelled, washed and individually frozen without any coating. 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Deep fry at 180 degrees for four to four and a half minutes, or oven bake. 454g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holmes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313238970632,"sku":"FTS-CASTLE-BAY-BREADED-SCAMPI-454G","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_dca1113f-4cf6-4615-859f-b317c5f5694b.png?v=1785180995"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/collections\/fts-langoustines-whole-ice.jpg?v=1785186003","url":"https:\/\/fromthesea.co.uk\/collections\/langoustine.oembed","provider":"From The Sea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}