Garlic Butter Langostino
Quick and easy langostinos in garlic butter sauce make a delicious dinner or appetizer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound langostinos thawed and drained
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1/4 cup garlic sliced thinly (or minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. flat-leaf Italian parsley chopped
- optional: red pepper flakes lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour until it forms a paste (roux). Cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and lemon juice while whisking constantly.
- Add garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add langostinos, cook for 1 - 2 minutes to warm langostino.
- Remove from heat and add chopped parsley. Serve.
Notes
If you choose to use minced garlic, reduce the amount to 1/8 cup. I use a Japanese mandoline to slice the garlic. It makes beautiful, paper thin slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g