Langoustines with Orange-Saffron Butter and Swede Tahini Mash

Rich, indulgent butter flavors delicate langoustines served alongside a fragrant, smooth swede and tahini mash with fresh salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 606.6 kcals 2426.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.2 grams 44.6 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.2 grams
Protein 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
Butter
Softened
Fruits
0.5
piece
Orange
Zested and juiced
0.5
piece
Lemon
Zest only
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
Liquids
NutsSeeds
4
cloves
Garlic
Crushed
50
g
Chives
Finely chopped
0.5
tsp
Sumac
Crushed or ground
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
Finely ground
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
tbsp
3
cloves
Garlic
Crushed for mash
3
tbsp
Cumin Seeds
Finely ground for mash
OilsFats
4
tbsp
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
For frying
Seafood
20
piece
Langoustines
Large, heads and shells removed, de-veined
Vegetables
300
g
Swede
Peeled and chopped
1
handful

Steps

  • Soak saffron in vermouth for 3 minutes and stir in citrus zests and orange juice.
  • Beat the butter with garlic, chives, sumac, cumin, and seasoning until reaching a smooth consistency.
  • Roll the butter in cling film into a sausage shape and chill for two hours until firm.
  • Boil swede in salted water for 20 minutes until tender and drain well.
  • Blend swede until smooth and mix with tahini, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Fry langoustines in olive oil for 2 minutes until pink and cooked through.
  • Melt 75g of the flavored butter in the warm pan off the heat.
  • Serve langoustines drizzled with melted butter, topped with butter slices, alongside mash and salad.