Description
Luxurious Italian-American Shrimp Scampi dances with garlic, butter, and white wine, creating a Mediterranean symphony of flavors. Succulent prawns nestle in a silky sauce, inviting you to savor each delectable bite alongside crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) raw peeled langoustines
Batter Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) self-raising flour
- 250 milliliters (8.45 fluid ounces) fizzy water
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 200 milliliters (6.76 fluid ounces) vegetable oil
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a light, airy batter by combining flour, carbonated water, and a pinch of salt until smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to precisely 180°C, ensuring consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully coat each langoustine in the prepared batter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently lower battered langoustines into hot oil, frying for approximately 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove fried scampi using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Create a zesty mayonnaise by whisking egg yolks with Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar in a smooth, consistent motion.
- Gradually incorporate oil into the egg mixture, continuously whisking to emulsify and create a thick, creamy consistency.
- Enhance the mayo with freshly grated lemon zest, a splash of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the crispy, golden scampi immediately while hot, accompanied by the tangy lemon mayonnaise for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the batter is light and airy by using chilled sparkling water for extra crispiness.
- Maintain oil temperature consistently at 180C to achieve perfectly golden, non-greasy scampi.
- Pat langoustines dry before battering to help the coating stick and prevent splattering.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with rice or cornstarch flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1045 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 60 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 570 mg