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Raw Norwegian Langoustine Tails, Shell Off

Name: Raw Langoustine Tails, Wild Lofoten Norway | FINE & WILD
Brand: ALBION FINE FOODS
SKU: LSFLAN1000
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£80.00

150g 175g

Variant

8 x Medium tails Shell Off, Raw Wild, Pot-Caught Lofoten

Wild pot-caught langoustine tails from the cold deep waters off the Lofoten Islands, raw-shelled by high-pressure processing and blast-frozen to −50°C — a true luxury ingredient with no equivalent on the market.

Raw Norwegian Langoustine Tails, Shell Off

£80.00

Pot-caught wild langoustine tails from the cold, deep waters off the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway. A genuine luxury ingredient with no real equivalent on the market — these are not the tails sold in bulk from trawled fisheries, where the catch arrives crushed, stressed and inconsistent. Pot fishing is a low-impact method that brings the animals aboard alive and undamaged, and the difference is immediately visible in the finished tail.

The shells are removed raw using high-pressure processing, a technique that separates meat from shell cleanly without heat or chemicals, preserving the natural texture and translucency of the raw flesh. The tails are then vacuum-packed and blast-frozen to −50°C, locking in quality at its peak. Once defrosted, they are virtually indistinguishable from a tail just shelled by hand — firm, sweet, and ready to cook.

Langoustine sits in a category of its own. Sweeter than lobster, with a finer and more delicate texture, and far more refined than any prawn. The flesh is lean and clean-flavoured, and rewards brief, gentle cooking — a quick sear in foaming butter, a few seconds in a hot pan, or a flash through the grill. Overcooking is the single biggest mistake to avoid; the tails turn from perfect to rubbery in seconds.

Origin: Lofoten Islands, Norway Ingredients: Wild langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) Storage: Keep frozen at −18°C. Defrost in the refrigerator and use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze. Allergens: Crustaceans

Supplied as 8 tails per pack, not 4 as pictured (size 8/12), IQF frozen. 150g± Total Weight

Producer: VAAG Seafood, Lofoten, Norway.

Ingredients: Wild-caught langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus), pot-caught, Norwegian coastal fleet (FAO 27).

Allergens: Crustaceans

Defrost in the sealed vacuum pack in the fridge overnight, or in cold water for 30–40 minutes. Do not microwave or defrost in warm water — the texture suffers.

The key with langoustine is gentleness. The tails are small, delicate, and cook in very little time. Overcooked langoustine loses its sweetness and becomes tough and chewy.

For pan-cooking, warm a knob of butter in a pan over a medium heat — not high. Lay the tails in a single layer and cook for 60–90 seconds per side, basting with the foaming butter as they go. They are done when the flesh is just opaque and still slightly translucent at the thickest point. Season with a pinch of flaky salt and a squeeze of lemon. Nothing else is needed.

For grilling, brush the tails lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and thread onto skewers. Cook over gentle — not fierce — coals for one to two minutes per side. You want colour and a touch of smoke, not charring. The natural sweetness of the meat intensifies with the gentle heat.

Langoustine tails also work well in a quick sauté with garlic, white wine, and parsley — add the tails right at the end and cook just long enough to warm through. They sit beautifully over fresh pasta dressed in butter, or alongside a simple risotto.

Do not refreeze once defrosted. Use within three days if stored in the fridge at 0–4°C.

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