Best Langostino Recipes for Lobster Lovers

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Compared to lobster and some other kinds of shellfish, langostino is budget-friendly giving you even more reasons to check out our collection of the 12 best langostino recipes!

If you’re not familiar with langostino but love the flavor of shellfish, you may want to give it a try! Langostino is also known as the squat lobster but it’s actually a relative of porcelain and hermit crabs.

If you’re not familiar with langostino but love the flavor of shellfish, you may want to give it a try! Langostino is also known as the squat lobster but it's actually a relative of porcelain and hermit crabs.
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What is A Langostino?

Langostino is Spanish for “little lobster”. It tastes like lobster and looks like crawfish. It grows in saltwater seas and oceans and is often referred as the squat lobster or prawn.

Does Langostino Taste Like Lobster?

The meat of langostino has a delicate and sweet flavor that’s similar to lobster or crab, and has the texture of shrimp

Best Langostino Recipes

Langostino Ceviche

Langostino Ceviche

Serve this delightful ceviche at your next outdoor gathering! It’s easy to make and would be delicious served with diced avocado and crunchy tortilla chips

Langostino with Garlic and Butter

Garlic butter goes hand-in-hand with lobster and shrimp, so it’s no surprise that it works so well in this recipe. It takes just 15 minutes to make and can be served as an appetizer or as part of a main. 

Langostino Mac and Cheese

Langostino Mac and Cheese

Take regular mac & cheese to the next level with this creamy dish! It’s elegant enough to serve to guests and takes just 30 minutes to make! 

Fried Langostino

Fried Langostino

You can’t go wrong with the flavor of fried langostino. In this recipe, the crunchy morsels are piled onto French bread and served as Louisiana-inspired po’boy sandwiches! 

Langostino Lobster Rolls

Langostino Lobster Roll

Grab some buns and make these delicious langostino lobster rolls! They’re ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes and would be perfect for a picnic or a meal enjoyed on your patio. 

Grilled Langostino

Grilled Langostino

You’ll love the flavors of this grilled langostino dish! They’re grilled in the shell and only take a few minutes to cook. Serve it with crisp garlic bread as the first course to a meal! 

Langostino in Sherry Cream Sauce

Langostino in Sherry Cream Sauce

The sherry in this recipe takes the flavor to the next-level! Keep it low-carb by serving this saucy dish on a bed of cauliflower rice

Langostino Scampi

Langostino Scampi

It can’t get any easier than this simple and delicious dish! Use shrimp or langostino and enjoy it with spaghetti or linguine and garlic bread

Langostino Pasta with Cream Sauce

Langostino Pasta

Your cravings for a creamy pasta dish are about to be satisfied! Serve it at your next get-together and be prepared for rave reviews! 

Spicy Langostino

Pasta and langostino pair up to create this delicious dish! It’s light, colorful, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. 

Angel Hair with Langostino Tail Sauce

This dish is both easy to make and delicious! Add some frozen peas or broccoli florets for a hit of color and a healthy meal! 

Shrimp Langostino Etouffee

Shrimp Langostino Etouffee

Bring the Cajun flavors of Louisiana to your dinner table with this flavorful dish! Enjoy it on a weeknight for a nice change of pace!

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Langostino Ceviche

Best Langostino Recipes (Ceviche Recipe and More)

By: Izzy
Serve this delightful ceviche at your next outdoor gathering! It’s easy to make and would be delicious served with diced avocado and crunchy tortilla chips.
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 lb langostino, shelled and cooked
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, diced, seeded if preferred for less heat
  • salt and pepper, to taste, I used 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 medium cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1/2 medium avocado diced

Instructions 

  • Cook shelled langostino and let it cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Add langostino, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
  • Cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and let it rest for 30-60 minutes.
  • Add diced cucumber and avocado right before serving. Mix gently. Serve with tortilla chips or tostada shells.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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