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Scampi

Everything you always wanted to know about scampi

Scampi

Everything you always wanted to know about scampi

TYPE: Nephrops norvegicus

BEST CATCH: January to April

PREPARATION: Grilled or fried in a pan

TYPE RELATED: Canadian lobster

RECIPE SUGGESTION: On orzo pasta ristotto, grilled, fried in a pan

TASTE:

The animals are known for their tender meat, which has a sweet and nutty taste.

Scampi, also known as Norway lobster or langoustine, live primarily in the Northeast Atlantic, the North Sea and the waters around Scotland and Ireland. They prefer soft, muddy or sandy seabeds and are mostly found at depths of 100 to 300 metres. As real loners, the animals dwell in self-dug burrows, which they typically leave only in the evening to search for food. They feed on small crustaceans, worms and carrion, which they extract from the seabed with their long claws.

Scampi are related to lobsters and are often considered a culinary hidden gem among gourmets and in fine dining. Thanks to their thin shell, scampi are particularly easy to prepare and their tender, delicate meat is easily accessible. Moreover, scampi are incredibly versatile and offer various preparation options: you can enjoy them grilled, fried, boiled or even raw.

Langoustine in detail

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Their trademark?

The unique feature of the animals are their striking claws, which are very long and narrow.

Easy to crack

The shell of the animals is orange-reddish with slight pink nuances. It is also relatively thin, which makes it easier to crack.

Their trademark?

The unique feature of the animals are their striking claws, which are very long and narrow.

Easy to crack

The shell of the animals is orange-reddish with slight pink nuances. It is also relatively thin, which makes it easier to crack.

Fun fact:

"Scampi" is often used as a collective term for shrimps - but that is not correct. Real scampi are more closely related to lobsters than to shrimps! Did you know? The animals have extremely light-sensitive eyes, which is why they can still perceive light even at dark depths of up to 800 meters!