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A close-up of freshly cooked seafood served with lemon slices and herbs on a wooden plate

The Ultimate Langostino

Say hello to your new seafood obsession! This Ultimate Langostino recipe is simple, quick, and absolutely irresistible - perfect for tacos, pasta, or a fresh light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Langostino

  • 1 lb langostino tails thawed and patted dry

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • If using frozen langostino tails, thaw them completely and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
  • Add the langostino tails and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until heated through.
  • Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the langostinos, sprinkling with paprika, salt, and pepper, and tossing with chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately as an appetizer, in tacos, or over pasta.

Notes

Langostinos are delicate; avoid overcooking. They pair beautifully with pasta, tacos, or served simply with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.