Icelandic Langoustines Recipe for 4 People
Ingredients:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Icelandic langoustines, cleaned and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Langoustines:
- Rinse the langoustines under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Using kitchen shears, cut along the underside of each langoustine to remove the digestive tract.
- Cook the Langoustines:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the langoustines to the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the langoustines for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Serve:
- Transfer the cooked langoustines to a serving platter.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately, with additional lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Optional:
- You can serve the langoustines with melted butter or a dipping sauce of your choice.
- Accompany with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Enjoy the delicate flavor of Icelandic langoustines with this simple and elegant recipe for 4 people!