langoustine
noun
lan·gous·tine
ˌlaŋ-gə-ˈstēn 
: a small edible lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of European seas having long slender claws
called also Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster
Examples of langoustine in a Sentence
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Wild langoustines are dolloped with Louisiana-style scampi butter, whereas a shrimp Louie salad comes with their own riff on the classic dressing.
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Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
The caviar, langoustines, filet, and branzino were served.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024
Cod, salmon, and haddock are the most common, along with langoustines, a favorite for most local gourmands.
—Claire Volkman, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
Menu standouts include red prawns, langoustines and blue lobster (served with tagliolini pasta topped with a coral emulsion).
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 30 Aug. 2023
Scampi is the Italian word for langoustine, a small member of the lobster family with a pale pink shell that can grow to be up to 10 inches long.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2023
Oooh, and the one that does the langoustines [Lobsterdamus].
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
What to Eat and Drink JOEL ROBUCHON Order: Truffled langoustine ravioli with cabbage and foie gras sauce.
—Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 18 June 2023
In other courses, root vegetables, bamboo grass, sea bass, langoustine, pork, and chicken all factored into the culinary tour de force.
—David Graver, Vogue, 18 June 2023
Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
The caviar, langoustines, filet, and branzino were served.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024
Cod, salmon, and haddock are the most common, along with langoustines, a favorite for most local gourmands.
—Claire Volkman, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
Menu standouts include red prawns, langoustines and blue lobster (served with tagliolini pasta topped with a coral emulsion).
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 30 Aug. 2023
Scampi is the Italian word for langoustine, a small member of the lobster family with a pale pink shell that can grow to be up to 10 inches long.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2023
Oooh, and the one that does the langoustines [Lobsterdamus].
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
What to Eat and Drink JOEL ROBUCHON Order: Truffled langoustine ravioli with cabbage and foie gras sauce.
—Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 18 June 2023
In other courses, root vegetables, bamboo grass, sea bass, langoustine, pork, and chicken all factored into the culinary tour de force.
—David Graver, Vogue, 18 June 2023
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“Langoustine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/langoustine. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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