I topped them with tiny langostino tails from Trader Joe's. I don't want to overload guests with a too-heavy appetizer, though — you're about to feed them dinner, after all
They look similar to what may be more commonly found, in the US at least, crawfish (or crayfish to some) but crawfish are freshwater animals, as I understand, and a little different although they can be substituted here too (to be honest I’m not totally sure what I bought as the fishmonger didn’t have them marked and while I said ‘langoustine’ the Spanish word for crawfish is ‘langostino’ and I didn’t ask for definite which they were
Broccoli Coconut Soup with Langostino Tails – I didn’t make too many new soups this year, but when it came to picking a favorite, this one was a clear winner
My first taste of langostino was many years ago in Varadero Cuba. If we had any doubt that this local guitar picking bundle of energy really knew his stuff, this appetizer that he created and asked us to sample, chased any doubts away
Lobsterfest® Surf and Turf – Tender Maine lobster tail paired with choice of a wood-grilled sirloin, NY Strip or filet mignon, topped with a langostino and Maine lobster beurre blanc
You can make it with any small shellfish like crayfish, langostino, or salad shrimp. Looking for an impressive, warm appetizer to serve to friends or family