Langoustines w/ Mayonnaise
For 4 servings as starter
— Langoustines: 1.5 kg
— Coarse salt: 2 tbsp.
— Cayenne pepper: 1 pinch
— Wine vinegar: 10 cl
— Extra-fresh (less than 9 days) egg: 1 yolk
— Dijon mustard: 1 tsp.
Recipe
In a large Dutch oven prepare a cooking broth:
2 l water, 10 cl of vinegar, coarse salt, and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a boil with a lid and during this time rinse 1.5 kg of langoustines in cold water.
When the water boils, throw in 1/3 of the...
Tips, origin
Pierre Le Moullac
Langoustines (Nephrops norvegicus) are sometimes named "Norway lobsters" or "Dublin bay prawns". In France they are sometimes nicknamed "demoiselles". Buy langoustines about of the same size (to get an even cooking), and alive if possible.
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Side-dish, garnish
Country bread and salted butter
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