Crispy Coconut Langoustine Tails with Soy & Hot Honey Dip
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Author:
Bex Blundy
Servings
1-2
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 minutes
Flaky desiccated coconut and crisp panko coat these sweet, juicy langoustine tails, which only need a quick deep-fry until golden and crunchy. Serve with our simple soy and hot honey dip for a perfect starter.
Ingredients
For the langoustine tails
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5 langoustine tails, removed from their shells, tail still attached
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2 tablespoons cornflour
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 egg yolk, beaten
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25g panko breadcrumbs
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20g desiccated coconut
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Flaky salt, to season
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500ml vegetable oil to deep-fry
For the dipping sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon chilli crisp oil (we like Laogan Ma)
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½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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½ teaspoon high quality soy sauce
Directions
Preheat the oil for deep-frying: to 185°C
Set up a panné station for the langoustine tail coating: Mix together cornflour and the garlic powder in one bowl. Have the egg yolk ready in another bowl. Mix together the panko and the coconut in a final bowl.
Dredge the langoustine tails: Dip each langoustine tails into the cornflour bowl, then the egg yolk bowl, then the panko & coconut bowl. Repeat, so they are double-coated.
Make the dipping sauce: Stir together the honey, the soy, the vinegar and the chilli crisp oil, place in a small bowl to serve with the langoustine tails.
Fry the langoustine tails: For 2 minutes. They will float to the top of the oil and become golden brown. As soon as they come out of the oil, season with flaky sea salt.
Serve the langoustine tails: With their sweet and spicy dipping sauce on the side!
Recipe Note
Langoustine tail FAQs
What is a langoustine?
Langoustines are a crustacean, larger than a prawn and smaller than a lobster. They have a sweet and meaty flavour. Their shells have an orange colour and they have characteristically long claws.
Where do langoustines come from?
Langoustines are native to Scotland and Norway. They thrive in colder waters and are famed throughout Europe for their special flavour.
What is coconut shrimp?
Coconut shrimp is a starter or appetiser dish, very common in the United States. With shredded coconut and panko coated around the shrimp and deep-fried until crisp, they have a wonderful balance of sweet and savoury. We think this dish is even better with langoustine tails instead of shrimp/prawns!
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