Langoustines with Caviar Vinaigrette

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Langoustines (also called Dublin Bay prawns or Norwegian lobster) are the sweet, firm-fleshed shellfish from Scottish waters. Pan-seared briefly in butter and topped with caviar vinaigrette, they make one of the most elegant starters you can serve.

Key Takeaways
- Use Scottish langoustines, ideally live
- Cook briefly, 90 seconds per side
- Caviar vinaigrette poured over
- 10g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Eat warm

Langoustines with caviar vinaigrette on white plate

The Ingredients

Serves 2

  • 8 fresh Scottish langoustines (around 60-80g each)
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper

For caviar vinaigrette:

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot, very finely diced
  • 20g Royal Oscietra
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

The Method

1. Halve langoustines lengthways through the head and tail.

2. Mix vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl, gently folding in caviar at the end.

3. Heat butter and oil in a wide pan over high heat.

4. Place langoustines flesh-side down. Cook 90 sec.

5. Flip. Cook 60 sec on shell side.

6. Plate flesh-side up. Spoon caviar vinaigrette over. Scatter chives. Serve immediately.

Tips

Live or freshest possible. Frozen langoustines are inferior.

Halve before cooking. Halves cook fast and beautifully.

Don't overcook. 90 seconds per side max.

Vinaigrette over warm flesh.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL in the vinaigrette.

With samphire: Add wilted samphire alongside.

Wine pairing: A premier cru Chablis or champagne.

For more luxury starters, see our scallop tartare with caviar recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy langoustines?

Fishmonger or specialist Scottish seafood supplier. Live preferred.

How many per portion?

4 langoustines (8 halves) per starter portion.

How much caviar?

10g per portion (in the vinaigrette).

Langoustines with caviar vinaigrette are one of those starters that define Scottish luxury cooking. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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