Sesame fried scampi
Scampi, coated with a sesame crust, fried quickly, and served with a herb salad.
300 K 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
6 people
10 IngredientsLast modified on: November 11th 2012
36 langoustines (scampi)
1 
2 tablespoons 
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon 
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 1 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Take raw scampi, cut off the heads, and extract from the base of the tail the gut of the animal (otherwise this can give a bitter taste to your scampi).
It's a delicate operation, but the small video on right will show you the details.
It's a delicate operation, but the small video on right will show you the details.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Then extract all the flesh from the scampi tails.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Prepare herb salad.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
In a bowl mix 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons sesame seeds and herb salad with salt and pepper.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Put about half an inch depth of oil (max.) in a frying pan on medium heat.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
With a fork, dip scampi in beaten egg.
Stage 8 - 1 min.
With another fork, dip wet scampi in sesame mix to completely coat them.
Note: if you use the same fork to dip in beaten egg and then in the coating, after a short time your fork will be completely stuck with egg and sesame.
Note: if you use the same fork to dip in beaten egg and then in the coating, after a short time your fork will be completely stuck with egg and sesame.
Stage 9
Put coated scampi on a plate until they are all dipped.
Stage 10 - 1 min.
Then fry 30 seconds on each side.
Stage 11
Leave to drain for a few seconds on absorbant paper to remove excess oil.
Stage 12
Then serve stright away, possibly with herb salad which will add a little delicious acidity.
Remarks
Herb salad could be replaced by other sorts, but to keep to the spirit of the recipe, please use something fresh and slightly acid. A small simple salad with a lemon French dressing, or a salad of tomatoes and avocados diced small.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 260 RDI=100 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 1,680 RDI=80 % | 7,040 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 20 RDI=6 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 3 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 440 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 40 RDI=20 % | 4 RDI=0 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 280 RDI=10 % | 1,170 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 22.05 €
- Per person : 3.70 €
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