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Breaded Scampi (The Best Langoustine Recipe)

Breaded Scampi, a delicious homemade seafood starter that is perfect for every occasion. Langoustine tails coated with flour, eggs and breadcrumbs, then deep fried until golden, what a treat they are! Quick and easy, the best way to cook langoustines. This breaded langoustine scampi is ready in no time, but it's so flavourful, making it the best finger food for any party or celebration.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 scampi
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 16 langoustine tails
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying (or more depending on the size of your pan)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • A pinch of black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat up the oil in a deep frying pan.
  2. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
  3. Combine the flour with salt and black pepper.
  4. Dust the langoustines with flour, shaking off the excess flour.
  5. Dip them in the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Fry them in batches in the hot oil until they are golden brown, it might take anything between 1 or 2 minutes depending on the heat.
  7. Transfer the scampi on a plate lined with kitchen paper to soak up the excess oil.
  8. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon juice or the sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16scampi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.