Langoustines with Little Gem Salad

Boiled langoustines served with a creamy butter sauce and a fresh mixed herb and Little Gem lettuce salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 627.6 kcals 2510.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 4.1 grams 16.2 grams
Fat 60.4 grams 241.5 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
200
ml
110
g
Butter
divided into two-thirds and one-third portions
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
4
tbsp
Mixed Herbs
chopped chives, chervil, and flatleaf parsley
OilsFats
Seafood
24
piece
Langoustines
tail meat only
Vegetables
2
head
Little Gem Lettuce
leaves separated

Steps

  • Boil langoustines in salted water for one minute, then drain and extract tail meat.
  • Reduce chicken stock by half over high heat, add cream, and reduce by half again.
  • Whisk in two-thirds of the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to finish the sauce.
  • Fry langoustine meat in the remaining butter for three minutes until golden and heated through.
  • Toss lettuce, salad leaves, and herbs with a dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar.
  • Plate the salad, arrange langoustines alongside, and drizzle with the warm cream sauce.