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Langoustines

with the cuvée Odyssée · Brut Nature Vintage 2007 Grand Cru

Pan-Fried Langoustines with Celeriac Purée and Lemon Butter
Recipe 01

Pan-Fried Langoustines with Celeriac Purée and Lemon Butter

Time · Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 16 langoustines
  • 1 small celeriac
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 40 g butter
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small bunch of chives
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Cook the diced celeriac in the milk with a little water, then blend with half the butter until smooth.
  2. Gently sweat the very finely chopped shallot in olive oil, then stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and remaining butter.
  3. Shell the langoustines keeping the tails intact and season them.
  4. Pan-fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  5. Plate the purée, arrange the langoustines on top and spoon over the lemon butter.

Why the pairing works. The delicate brininess of the langoustines pairs with the tension of the champagne, while the celeriac underscores its maturity.

Roasted Langoustines with Minted Peas and Light Sabayon
Recipe 02

Roasted Langoustines with Minted Peas and Light Sabayon

Time · Prep 25 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 16 langoustines
  • 300 g shelled peas
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 100 ml fish stock
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 sprig of mint
  • 1 tbsp single cream
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Cook the peas for 4 minutes then refresh in cold water to preserve their colour.
  2. Reduce the fish stock with the shallot, then whisk a sabayon with the egg yolks over a bain-marie.
  3. Fold the cream into the sabayon, season lightly with salt and keep warm.
  4. Roast the langoustines for 2 to 3 minutes in a very hot oven with a little butter.
  5. Serve with the minted peas and the sabayon alongside.

Why the pairing works. The combination of brininess, freshness and an airy sauce respects the precision and complexity of the champagne.

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