Langoustine pasta is a delicious dish that combines the delicate flavor of langoustine, a type of small lobster or prawn, with pasta's rich and comforting flavors. Langoustines are often considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly Mediterranean cuisine.
This pasta dish typically features langoustine meat sautéed with garlic, shallots, and white wine or tomato-based sauces. The langoustine meat is tossed with al dente pasta, such as linguine or spaghetti, to create a satisfying and flavorful meal.
I grew up eating langoustines on special occasions. Langostinos are sweet, plump, and delicious. They are caught in the southern part of Chile. This dish is inspired by "Gambas al pil pil."
Gambas al pil pil is a traditional Spanish dish from the Basque Country. It is a simple yet flavorful preparation highlighting the natural flavors of shrimp or prawns, garlic, and olive oil.
To make al pil pil, fresh shrimp or prawns are typically sautéed in a generous amount of olive oil, sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, and sometimes paprika. As the shrimp cook, they release their natural juices, which, when combined with olive oil and garlic, create a flavorful and aromatic sauce that is rich and slightly spicy. The key to a successful al pil pil is achieving the perfect emulsion of the shrimp juices and olive oil, resulting in a thick and creamy sauce that coats the shrimp.
You want to achieve the same emulsion and combine it with noodles or other short pasta. In a few minutes, you will have an elegant and straightforward dinner.
Langostinos are sold at Costco and Trader Joe's.
You may also like this recipe: Picante de Camarones.
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Langoustine Pasta, Chilean Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stove-cooked
- Cuisine: Chilean
Description
A quick dish.
Ingredients
- 1 package of spaghetti or fettuccine regular or whole-wheat
- 1 ½ cups cooked langoustine
- 1 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine, optional
- a handful of chopped parsley or chives
- olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Strain. Return the noodles to the pot, add two tablespoons of olive oil, and mix well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place one tablespoon of olive oil or butter and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add the langoustines. Mix and add wine or chicken broth if you want a sauce.
- Add the desired amount of noodles (for four people, half the package) and the parsley or chives.
- Stir and serve with grated Parmesan.
recipe doesn't say when to use the wine/chicken broth
Fixed it, thank you.
How much chicken broth.???? How much olive oil?
I use 1/2 cup of chicken broth and 3 TB of olive oil. I wrote it into the recipe's description.
At what point is the chicken broth or white wine used?
On step 2, if you want a more juicy dish. Before adding the langoustines.