noun
- A small lobster or Norway lobster, commonly used in seafood dishes.
Usage: Spanish origin; used in English primarily in culinary contexts; Also called scampi or Dublin Bay prawn in other English-speaking regions
Examples
- The restaurant served grilled langostino with garlic and lemon.
- Langostino is a popular ingredient in Spanish seafood paella.
- We ordered langostino tails as an appetizer.
- The langostino has a delicate, sweet flavor similar to lobster.
- Fresh langostino is often available at upscale fish markets.