Beer-Battered Scampi with Tartare Sauce

Meaty langoustine tails fried in light crispy ale batter served alongside a creamy, homemade zesty herb-infused tartare sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 881.1 kcals 3524.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 66.1 grams 264.5 grams
Fat 58.5 grams 234.1 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Cornflour
For the batter
1.2
g
CondimentsSauces
30
ml
White Wine Vinegar
For the batter
15
ml
White Wine Vinegar
For the sauce
50
g
Capers
Drained and roughly chopped
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Cut into wedges for serving
GrainsCereals
30
g
Plain Flour
For dusting scampi
200
g
Plain Flour
For the batter
Liquids
330
ml
Real Ale
One bottle
NutsSeeds
2.5
g
5
g
2
tbsp
Parsley
Chopped fresh
1
tbsp
Tarragon
Chopped fresh
OilsFats
Seafood
18
piece
Scampi Tails
Wild Scottish langoustine tails, peeled and thawed
Vegetables
50
g
Gherkins
Thinly sliced cornichons

Steps

  • Whisk egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Slowly drizzle in oils while whisking until a thick mayonnaise forms.
  • Fold in capers, gherkins, herbs, and pepper, then cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Combine cornflour, flour, and salt in a bowl and make a well.
  • Whisk in the ale and vinegar to create a smooth batter and set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 190°C.
  • Coat scampi tails individually in a bag containing seasoned flour.
  • Dip floured scampi into the batter and fry in batches for 3 minutes until golden.
  • Drain scampi on kitchen paper and serve on warm plates with sauce and lemon.