Langoustine Bisque

This classic Irish dish combines thick and creamy bisque with Dublin Bay prawns. The bisque is made from a mix of various vegetables (usually onions, shallots, potatoes, or tomatoes), milk or tomato purée, double cream, and seasonings such as parsley, thyme, fennel, paprika, and bay leaves. Some recipes also suggest adding an alcoholic drink such as cognac, sherry, or wine. The mix is first cooked in butter and then puréed, which gives the dish its rich and creamy texture. Before they can be added to the bisque, the prawns need to be boiled and cleaned. As a finishing touch, the dish is garnished with sliced scallions and black pepper, and it’s usually served with crusty bread or croutons on the side.