Recipe

Blog details

Langoustines alla Busara

Venice-based blogger Skye McAlpine loves the delicate flavor of langoustines, but to her the real magic of the dish is the superflavorful tomato sauce in which they simmer. Be sure to have plenty of crusty bread on hand to soak up the sauce.

Ingreadient :
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 3 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
    • 8 medium langoustines (about 2 pounds), rinsed and patted dry (see Note)
    • 1/4 cup dry white wine
    • One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup of juices reserved
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • Kosher salt
    • Black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
    • Lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving
Direction :
    1. In a large, deep skillet, heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the breadcrumbs and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minute
    2. Add the langoustines to the skillet in a single layer. Pour the wine over them and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, crushed red pepper and a generous pinch each of salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the tail meat is opaque, 16 to 18 minutes. Discard the garlic clove. Stir in the parsley and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve the langoustines with lemon wedges and crusty bread.