Langoustines Flamed in Whisky Sauce with Dill and Lemon Potato Cakes and Salad with Citrus Dressing

Grilled and whisky-flamed langoustines served with pan-fried dill potato cakes and a fresh citrus-dressed micro salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 903.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.1 grams 120.2 grams
Fat 62.1 grams 248.5 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 224.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
5
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
1
knob
Butter
for frying
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
zest only
5
ml
1
piece
Orange
juice only
Liquids
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
1
Salt Flakes
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
15
ml
Parsley
chopped fresh
15
ml
Dill
finely chopped
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
OilsFats
15
ml
45
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
60
ml
Rapeseed Oil
plus extra for serving
Seafood
8
piece
Langoustines
whole, shells on, split in half down the middle
1
kg
Langoustines
heads and shells removed, de-veined
Vegetables
500
g
Waxy Potatoes
boiled in skins for five minutes

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Place split whole langoustines cut-side up onto a grill pan.
  • Spread a mixture of 50g butter and crushed garlic over the langoustines and season.
  • Grill the langoustines until the flesh is opaque.
  • Heat 25g butter and 15ml olive oil in a pan and cook the shelled langoustines for 5 minutes.
  • Add whisky to the pan and carefully ignite to flame for 1 minute.
  • Stir in crème fraîche and parsley, then season and keep warm.
  • Peel and grate the parboiled potatoes into a bowl.
  • Mix in the egg, seasonings, dill, lemon zest, juice, and 15ml olive oil.
  • Form the mixture into four cakes.
  • Fry cakes in remaining olive oil and butter for 5 minutes per side until golden.
  • Shake orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, and sugar in a jar for the dressing.
  • Dress salad leaves first with rapeseed oil and then with the citrus dressing.
  • Serve a potato cake topped with sautéed langoustines and two grilled langoustines on the side with salad.