Iceland Creamy Langoustine Recipe
The Iceland Creamy Langoustine Recipe is a traditional Icelandic dish that has a rich history dating back centuries. I
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Servings: 8 People
Calories: 277 kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cooking spoon or ladle
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Strainer or colander
- Soup bowls or serving dishes
Ingredients
Stock
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound angoustine shells or shrimp/lobster/prawn shells
- ¾ cup white wine dry
- 1 yellow onion chopped into quarters
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stocks chopped
- 4 cups fish stock
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Soup
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsps butter
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 yellow onion finely minced
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 2 tsps paprika
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups stock
- 1 pound langoustine or shrimp/lobster/prawn
- 1.5 cups Yogurt can also use heavy cream
- ¼ cup chives for topping chopped fresh
- 2 tbsps heavy cream for topping
Instructions
In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- a. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add 1 pound of langoustine shells to the pot.
- a. Stir the shells occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until they turn pink and aromatic.
Pour in ¾ cup of dry white wine.
- a. Stir the mixture and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add 1 chopped yellow onion, 2 carrots, and 2 celery stalks to the pot.
- a. Stir in the vegetables and cook for 10 minutes until they become tender.
Pour in 4 cups of fish stock and 3 cups of water.
- a. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 30 minutes.
Season with 1 teaspoon of pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- a. Stir the seasoning into the soup and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
Use fresh langoustine or seafood for the best flavor.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences.
Garnish with fresh chives for added aroma.
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Be cautious when handling hot liquids.
Don't overcook the langoustine to keep it tender.
Experiment with different side dishes for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3641IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg
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