Scientific name
Nephrops norvegicus
Also known as
Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, scampi, cigala, scampo
Main origins
United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden
Availability
Year round
Overview
About Langoustines
Langoustines live in burrows on soft muddy seabeds in the northeast Atlantic and North Sea and are caught by trawl or by creels (pots). The tail meat is white, sweet and delicate, and quality depends on careful handling from catch.
The UK, led by Scotland, is the largest producer, with Fraserburgh a key landing port and creel fisheries on the west coast. Whole langoustines are sold to southern European and premium foodservice markets, while tails are used for scampi and processing.
Key points
- Scotland is the main source
- Live, whole or tails
- Graded in pieces per kg
- Creel caught for live trade
Origins
Where it comes from
Scotland (UK)
North Sea trawl landings via Fraserburgh and west coast creel fisheries supply most UK langoustines.
Ireland
Trawl fisheries off the west and south coasts supply whole and tail product.
Denmark and Sweden
Skagerrak and Kattegat fisheries supply live and whole langoustines to European markets.
Available origins vary through the year. Contact us for current availability.
Specifications
Available formats
| Product forms | Live, whole raw chilled, whole raw frozen, whole cooked frozen, shell on tails, peeled tail meat |
| Sizes | Whole, pieces per kg: 5/10, 10/15, 16/20, 21/30, 31/40 |
| Freezing | Whole raw blast or IQF frozen; tails IQF |
| Packing | 1 kg trays (barquettes), 2 to 3 kg cartons, polystyrene boxes; live in tubes or boxes |
| Availability | Year round; landings depend on weather and quotas |
| Certifications | MSC for certified fisheries and supply chains; BRC accredited processors |
Whole langoustines may be treated against blackspot; any sulphite use must be declared on the label. Specifications are typical for the trade and vary by origin and supplier. We source to your exact requirements.
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