langoustine
noun
lan·gous·tine
ˌlaŋ-gə-ˈstēn 
: a small edible lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of European seas having long slender claws
called also Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster
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Mother Nature dictates the seasonal menu, but being by the coast, warmed king crab, langoustine poached in brown butter, and the local delicacy, Kalix lojrom (vendace roe), usually make an appearance.
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Michelle Tchea, TIME, 25 July 2024
My favorite was Olea, which serves Italian fare based on family recipes, like the langoustine and roasted pepper Scampi pizza or the red prawn risotto.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
The menu is full of seaside favorites, including generous platters and seafood towers overflowing with langoustines, whelks, prawns, oysters, and lobsters.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Duncan, the local fisherman down the hill, can also deliver that day’s langoustines by hand.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
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Michelle Tchea, TIME, 25 July 2024
My favorite was Olea, which serves Italian fare based on family recipes, like the langoustine and roasted pepper Scampi pizza or the red prawn risotto.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
The menu is full of seaside favorites, including generous platters and seafood towers overflowing with langoustines, whelks, prawns, oysters, and lobsters.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Duncan, the local fisherman down the hill, can also deliver that day’s langoustines by hand.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
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“Langoustine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/langoustine. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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