Frozen Langoustine, 1kg 16/20

Frozen Langoustine Small 1kg is 1kg of small frozen langoustine at 16 to 20 pieces per kilo — the most economical langoustine size, ideal for bisques, shellfish stocks and pasta dishes where the tail meat is removed from the shell. At 16 to 20 per kilo this is the most cost-effective langoustine format. As a result, it suits preparations where the shells are used as much as the meat for flavour. Furthermore, a small langoustine bisque made from roasted shells with cream and brandy is one of the great shellfish preparations. In particular, the small size means more shells relative to meat, making it outstanding for stock.

About Frozen Langoustine Small 1kg

We source our prawns and langoustine from specialist suppliers across the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific. In particular, we select every variety for its provenance, flavour profile and the quality standards of the fishery or farm. As a result, our prawn range spans everything from everyday wild Atlantic prawns to some of the rarest and most celebrated shellfish in the world. Furthermore, prawn and langoustine quality varies enormously by species, origin and handling. However, the difference between correctly handled premium shellfish and a poorly sourced alternative is immediately apparent in the eating. In particular, species like Carabineros, Gambero Rosso and Obsiblue are in a completely different class from commodity prawns. Additionally, we work with suppliers who share our insistence on correct cold chain from catch to delivery. That commitment to genuine quality drives every sourcing decision we make. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Frozen Langoustine Small 1kg From Us

Cooking prawns and langoustine well requires very little technique but a clear understanding of heat and timing. In contrast to meat cookery, prawns need only seconds over high heat. As a result, the single most important rule is never to overcook. Furthermore, a premium prawn like Carabineros or Gambero Rosso needs nothing more than a hot pan, good olive oil and sea salt. However, flavour-forward varieties like Argentinian Red also suit raw preparations where their sweetness shines. In particular, langoustine deserve the gentlest possible treatment – a brief split and grill or a few minutes in a court bouillon. Moreover, defrosting correctly matters as much as cooking correctly. Additionally, always defrost premium shellfish overnight in the fridge rather than under running water, which leaches flavour. That patience in defrosting pays immediate dividends in the eating.

How to Cook Frozen Langoustine Small 1kg

To get the very best from it:

• Defrost overnight in the fridge and separate tails from shells for bisque preparations.
• Roast the shells at 200°C for 15 minutes before adding to the stock pot for a deeply flavoured bisque.
• Furthermore, frozen langoustine small 1kg suits a classic scampi preparation — tail meat removed, breadcrumbed and fried.
• Additionally, use tail meat in a risotto or pasta where the shells make the cooking liquid.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Shells for a bisque or shellfish stock base
• Cream, brandy and white wine for a classic langoustine bisque
• Breadcrumbs and lemon for a classic deep-fried scampi
• A glass of Chablis, Muscadet or a dry Champagne alongside

Storage: Keep frozen and defrost in the fridge overnight before use. Furthermore, once defrosted use within 24 hours and do not refreeze. However, for the finest result always defrost slowly in the fridge rather than under running water, which draws out flavour. Delivered frozen and ready to defrost and cook.

However you cook it, Frozen Langoustine Small 1kg brings a flavour and quality that only carefully sourced shellfish can deliver. Moreover, the finest prawns and langoustine always reward the simplest preparations.