# Whole Boiled Langoustines

Recipe by [Lucas Moreau](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucasmoreau)

A simple way to cook langoustine tails, served warm with good bread, butter and mayonnaise.

Servings: 4 · Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · Fish

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 1 kg Langoustine tails
- 2 l [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- 1 pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — zest and juice
- 1 bunch [Dill](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dill) — fresh
- 1 pinch [Cayenne pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cayenne-pepper)
- 4 tbsp [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 1 pinch [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 4 pcs [Bread](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bread) — e.g. sourdough slices
- 50 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 1 pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — cut into wedges
- 100 ml [Mayonnaise](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mayonnaise)

## Steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Once boiling, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. (5 min)
2. Lower the langoustine tails into the barely simmering water, taking care it doesn't return to a full boil — keep the temperature at around 90°C, checking with a thermometer. The langoustines will float to the surface when done, and should stay in the water for a maximum of 1-2 minutes. (2 min)
3. Drain the water and serve the hot, steaming langoustines immediately. If serving after a short wait, be careful to take the langoustines off the heat and out of the boiling water as soon as they rise to the surface.
4. Serve the langoustines on a large platter with good bread, butter, mayonnaise or aioli, and lemon wedges to squeeze over the delicious seafood.

Published 2026-10-08 · Updated 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/boiled-whole-langoustines-jjr67pqw

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