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Pan seared corvina with Portuguese sausage

February 17, 2021

Pan seared corvina is a one pan meal that has quickly become a new favorite. This easy corvina recipe is perfect for weeknight cooking. Saffron potatoes and Portuguese linguiça round out this dish for a complete meal. Serve with crusty bread for getting every last bit of sauce on your plate.

pan seared corvina with saffron potatoes and onions

One pan meals, like this creamy chicken pasta, are a lifesaver during the week. A handful of ingredients and one pan deliver a hearty meal with very little effort.

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How to make langostino risotto

February 4, 2021

Langostino risotto is a delicious special occasion dinner. Whether it is an anniversary, Valentine’s Day or a birthday, langostino recipes like this are a perfect choice for celebrating at home.

langostino risotto is gray bowl with herbs and gold spoon

From langostino artichoke dip, to warm, buttery langostino lobster rolls, there is no shortage of recipes here for this delicate seafood.

It can take something simple and elevate it, like langostino mac and cheese.

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Langostino risotto

Risotto is a great meal to serve for special occasions. It feels fancy, even though it really isn’t. When you get down to it, it’s just cheesy rice with some delicious mix-ins, like butternut squash risotto.

langostino lobster risotto in gray bowl with rose gold spoon

A few years back, I made langostino étouffé for a Mardi Gras celebration. While eating the langostinos with the rice, it occured to me that these two things pair quite nicely together.

Being a big fan of risotto, it was an obvious jump to this recipe.

Ingredients

As you can see below, most of the ingredients are fairly common. There isn’t anything unusual or hard to find, which makes this recipe perfect for a celebratory dinner anytime.

  • Stock – seafood stock, or even chicken stock, is used here. Homemade or store-bought, use whatever you have.
  • Wine – a dry white wine that you would drink, like a sauvignon blanc.
  • Salt and pepper
  • Herbs – optional, but nice for garnish.
  • Rice – arborio or carnaroli.
  • Butter – use unsalted butter so you can control the salt in the dish.
  • Shallots – can substitute onion if you can’t find shallot.
  • Olive oil – choose something buttery and full of flavor.
  • Cheese – freshly grated parm is best.
  • Langostino – sold cooked and frozen, you’ll need to thaw them before using.
ingredients for langostino risotto

Before starting your langostino risotto, have everything measured and minced, ready to go. It makes the process much smoother when cooking.

Where can I find langostino tails?

I find frozen langostino tails at Trader Joe’s or Costco. If you don’t have either of those near you, ask your local fishmonger.

Sometimes, a good seafood market can order them for you, if you ask nicely.

close up of risotto

Just look at that creamy rice. This langostino risotto will be your new favorite special occasion meal.

It also makes a great dinner on cold nights when you want something cozy and comforting.

Risotto procedure

First, heat the stock or broth in a small pot on the stove and keep it warm.

Next, melt the butter and oil together in a wide, shallow pan. Add shallots and sauté, then add rice.

steps one and two for making risotto

Add wine and cook until it is almost absored, then add your first ladle of warm stock to the pan.

Cook, stirring frequently, until most of the stock is absorbed before adding more.

Look at the photo on the right. The grains of rice have swelled significantly and have absorbed quite a bit of stock. The rice is creamy and tender when it is done.

Finally, we’ll finish off the risotto with grated Parmesan and fold in the langostino tails.

risotto with langostino lobster in shallow, gray bowl

Making risotto isn’t difficult at all. It’s just a matter of slowly stirring the rice and allowing it time to absorb the stock. It’s the perfect meal for a quiet Valentine’s Day at home or for celebrating a birthday or an anniversary.

I really hope you love this recipe. If you make it, snap a pic and share it with me either in the Fabulous Foodie Friends Facebook group or on Instagram by tagging @pookspantry and using hashtag #pookspantry.

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Yield: 4 servings

How to make langostino risotto

How to make langostino risotto

Langostino risotto is perfect for celebrating a special occasion or when you need a cozy meal on a cold night.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 cups seafood, chicken or vegetable stock/broth
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, minced
  • 1 ½ cups arborio or carnaroli rice (10 oz)
  • ½ cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 8 oz. langostinos
  • 2 tbsp. minced herbs for garnish, optional (chives, parsley, marjoram)

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, heat the stock over medium low heat, then reduce heat to low and keep warm. (It needs to stay warm as we add it to the rice)
  2. In a large, wide pan, melt butter and oil together over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, about 5 - 6 minutes.
  3. Add a large pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper, then add rice and stir constantly for a few minutes, allowing oil/butter to coat the grains of rice.
  4. Add the wine and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Next, add a cup of stock to the rice and simmer until broth is almost absorbed. Add more stock, a cup (or ladle) at a time, allowing it to be absorbed before adding more. Add another pinch of salt and pepper. Stir frequently.
  6. Cook until rice is creamy and tender, but still has a little texture, about 25 – 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in cheese and langostinos, reserving a few for garnish on top. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, if desired and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 739Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 2813mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 61g

Nutrition information calculated by a third-party company as a courtesy. It is intended as a guideline only.

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© Cheryl Bennett
Cuisine: Italian-American / Category: Dinner

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon and Herbs

July 24, 2020

Grilled shrimp skewers are the perfect summer dinner. They are quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve with mango lime quinoa for a  light and delicious meal.

grilled shrimp skewers on white platter

I love dinners like this. It is a no-fuss meal that is full of flavor and ready in just over 30 minutes. Most of that time is hands-off, while the shrimp is marinating, making this a perfect lazy supper.

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Langostino Étouffée New Orleans Recipe

February 18, 2020

Étouffée of any variety is a given this time of year. This langostino étouffée is a twist on the traditional crawfish. Langostino are super sweet and buttery and they go so well with the flavors in this dish. Langostino recipes are a favorite around here and this étouffée is no exception.

Langostino Étouffée with rice in gray bowl

Langostino Étouffée

Whether you choose shrimp, crawfish, langostino; you can’t go wrong with this New Orleans classic. There are endless variations of this dish. Like this langostino chowder recipe, it is a twist on a recipe everyone knows and loves.

If you’ve been intimidated in the past to make this, let me assure you, it is much less daunting than you might think. It is absolutely full of flavor and with “Fat Tuesday” right around the corner, there’s no time like the present!

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Thai Curry Shrimp with Coconut Milk

January 16, 2020

Thai Curry Shrimp with Coconut and Sweet Potato Noodles is a dish that is packed with flavor. It’s quick, easy and done in about 30 minutes, which means it is perfect for busy weeknights. Getting dinner on the table in less than a half hour has never been so delicious. 

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Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp

The sweet potato noodles cook while you whisk a few ingredients together. Everything goes in the same pan, so there is minimal cleanup. This Thai Red Curry Shrimp with Coconut Milk is an impressive one pot meal that is perfect for a weeknight meal.

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Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

December 29, 2019

Gambas al ajillo make an excellent party appetizer or light dinner. Garlicky shrimp with crushed red pepper and parsley is a classic Spanish appetizer. Served with a crisp white wine, it makes an excellent addition to a tapas party, as do Spanish-style marinated olives and tortilla española. 

gambas al ajillo with sliced garlic, crushed red pepper and parsley

Whether you are serving this as an appetizer for a fancy New Year’s Eve party, or as a nibble for a summer BBQ with a glass of wine, this Spanish garlic shrimp recipe is great for any occasion.

You can increase the portion and have it for a light dinner with a piece of crusty bread for soaking up all the delicious juices.

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Corvina with Butter and Herbs

December 7, 2019

Corvina with butter and herbs is the best baked corvina recipe and it couldn’t be easier. Mild corvina fish is topped with a compound herb butter and baked in the oven. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a healthy and fast weeknight dinner. Try this Corvina with Tomatoes and Olives for a delicious Mediterranean-style fish.
corvina with butter and herbs on white platter

Corvina with butter and herbs is a delicious way to eat fish. This is a great recipe for people who don’t like “fishy-tasting” fish, as corvina is very mild. It is fancy enough for guests, but quick and easy enough for busy weeknights.

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Langostino Pasta for Two

October 26, 2019

Langostino pasta for two is a perfect date night dinner. Pappardelle pasta is tossed with a creamy garlic butter white wine sauce before adding delicate langostino tails. You can find all of my  langostino recipes here – everything from langostino étouffée to buttered langostino lobster rolls.

langostino pasta on white plate with gold fork

This langostino pasta is simple and delicious. It is fancy enough for a date night at home, but not overly complicated. A nice white wine compliments this seafood pasta, making it feel special, but easy enough for a weeknight.

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Garlic Butter Langostino Recipe

October 2, 2019

Garlic butter langostino makes a quick and easy dinner or a delicious appetizer. A buttery lemon garlic sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, then the langostinos and parsley are added to make this seafood dish. This recipe is incredibly easy and versatile, serve it as is or over pasta or rice for a more filling meal. You can find all of my langostino recipes here.

langostino in garlic butter sauce in metal pans

This langostino recipe is quick and easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but it would make an excellent appetizer for cocktail parties or special occasions. 

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Langostino Recipe for Warm Lobster Rolls

August 3, 2019

Try this langostino recipe for a twist on a traditional warm, buttered lobster roll. Simply sauté langostino tails in a bit of butter and capers, then spoon into buttered and toasted rolls for a delicious and easy summer treat. If you’re a langostino lover or you just want to try something new for dinner, you can find all of my langostino recipes here. We love them and hope you will too!
recetas con langostinos

Check back often friends, because there will be new langostino recipes coming at you very soon!

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