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Roasted Langoustines Caribbean Green Living

WebJun 2, 2015 · Remove from heat. In a bowl, add garlic and oil mixture, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt and ground black pepper and mix well. Pour …

1. Rinse the langoustines thoroughly with either vinegar mixed with water or lemon juice mixed with water, then cut each one open on the underside using a pair of sharp scissors and carefully remove and discard the black intestinal tract. (You may also remove the heads if you want) Rinse and remove any excess water.Put the langoustines in a bowl and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter in oil, add garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. In a bowl, add garlic and oil mixture, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt and ground black pepper and mix well. Pour the mixture over the langoustines, coat each well, cover and marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a shallow roasting pan, lay the langoustines with the marinade and roast for 10 minutes, basting frequently with the marinade and turning them occasionally, until they are cooked through. Serve hot with lemon wedges and crusty bread if preferred.

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How to Cook Langoustine: 11 Steps (with Pictures) wikiHow

WebJan 12, 2024 · 2. Break off the langoustine's tail. Start by gripping the langoustine with 2 hands — one holding the head and the other holding the tail. Separate these two parts of …

1. Place live langoustines in the freezer for 20 minutes to kill them. You can skip this step if you bought frozen langoustines. However, if you purchased live langoustines, you will need to make sure that they are not alive. The most humane way to do this is to leave them in the freezer for 20 minutes before cooking. If you're not going to cook your langoustines right away, after killing them in the freezer you can keep them under a damp cloth in a refrigerator for 2-3 days.
2. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil. Use a larger stock or soup pot to maximize how many langoustines you can fit. You're also going to want to use a lot of salt — about 14.8 mL (1.00 US tbsp) of salt per 3.79 L (1.00 US gal) of water. It should essentially be like the salty ocean in your pot.
3. Place the langoustines in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Don't overcrowd the pot — you can cook them in batches (perhaps 3-4 at a time) to avoid this! Be careful not to overcook them as well. Langoustines' shells are naturally pinkish-orange in color, but this should change into an even paler pink upon cooking.
4. Inspect the meat under the tail to see if it is cooked. You can see this meat on the bottom of the tail through the clearish membrane that covers it. If it has changed color from a pale pink color to a definite white, then you know that the langoustines are done.

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