Tide | Crustaceans | Lobster, langoustine

This fresh live lobster from Brittany, weighing 800g to 1.5kg, embodies the excellence of French crustaceans. Caught in Breton waters, it benefits from the Quality Label Origin France, guaranteeing its provenance and exceptional quality. Its firm and delicate meat reveals authentic and subtle marine flavors, characteristic of cold Atlantic waters. Live presentation ensures optimal freshness and remarkable taste quality. This beautiful-sized lobster offers catering professionals a noble product perfectly suited to the most refined gastronomic creations. Carefully selected by Le Delas, your wholesaler at Rungis, it meets the highest quality requirements of the most demanding chefs. Culinary uses: Perfect for wood-fired grilling, aromatic court-bouillon cooking or armorican-style preparations. Ideal fors seafood platters, composed salads and refined carpaccios. Lends itself magnificently to cognac-flambéed preparations, smooth bisques and seasonal vegetable accompaniments. Excellent for gastronomic menus, exceptional banquets and regional Breton menus. Storage and preparation advice: ► Keep alive under appropriate conditions until preparation ► Cook quickly after killing to preserve taste qualities ► Plunge into boiling salted water, tail first ► Cooking time: 15-20 minutes depending on weight ► Serve warm or cold according to chosen preparation

The jewel of the French coast in an exceptional size. This wild langoustine, caught in French waters and selected by Le Delas' Atelier Marée, embodies the excellence of the nation's maritime terroir. This ‘extra' 04/06 size denotes specimens of monumental proportions (only 4 to 6 per kilo), offering unrivalled grandeur for prestigious dining tables. Caught using rigorous fishing methods that guarantee optimal freshness, it is distinguished by its immaculately white flesh, a texture that is both meaty and of absolute finesse, as well as a lingering, sweet, sea-salt flavour. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: A flagship product of haute cuisine, this giant langoustine stands on its own. It is ideal for roasting whole, showcasing its majestic form. Chefs often prepare it by searing it on one side on a griddle or gently poaching it in clarified butter to preserve its pearly sheen. Its size allows for complex textures, such as inserting truffle under the shell or finishing with a citrus glaze. ► Preparation: Given the density of the flesh in this size, controlling the core temperature is crucial: it must remain translucent to retain its creaminess. The heads and claws of these French specimens are particularly rich in roe and juices, providing a luxurious base for emulsified sauces, intense reductions or signature shellfish butters. ► Storage: An ultra-fresh seafood product that must be kept on ice in a refrigerated environment at between 0°C and +2°C. To honour its French origin and the exceptional quality of this crustacean, preparation on the day of receipt is strongly recommended.

Fresh langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus), size 16/20, is a crustacean highly prized for its fine, delicate flesh. Wild-caught, it is renowned for its mild, subtle flavour. This product is sold whole and fresh, allowing professionals to fully appreciate its organoleptic qualities and freshness. Selected for you by Le Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, this langoustine guarantees impeccable quality for high-end culinary creations. Culinary uses: Langoustine is a favourite among chefs. Its delicate flesh lends itself to a variety of preparations that highlight its flavour and texture. ► In seafood platters: Simply boiled or steamed, langoustines are a must-have for seafood platters. Serve them with homemade mayonnaise or a simple shallot vinaigrette. ► In pasta dishes and risottos: Gently pan-fried, they add a touch of refinement and flavour to a creamy risotto or fresh pasta. ► Grilled or à la plancha: Langoustines can be grilled for quick cooking that preserves their texture and flavour. Serve them with parsley butter or a drizzle of olive oil. Storage and preparation tips: This fresh product must be stored in the refrigerator between 0°C and +2°C. Langoustines are delivered in a polystyrene box with ice to preserve their freshness. It is important to consume them quickly after receipt to enjoy their full flavour.

These fresh langoustines size 10/15 offer exceptional meat with delicate iodized flavors and melting texture characteristic of this noble crustacean. This generous size guarantees beautiful langoustines, perfectly suited to gastronomic presentations and refined culinary creations. Their remarkable freshness reveals all the finesse of these crustaceans prized by the most demanding chefs. Chosen for you by Le Delas Rungis, these langoustines guarantee catering professionals an exceptional product respecting the highest standards of quality and freshness. Culinary uses: Perfect for plancha cooking, sautéed preparations with garlic and parsley or fine carpaccios. Ideal for seafood platters, crustacean risottos and composed salads. Lend themselves magnificently to smooth bisques, refined veloutés and early vegetable accompaniments. Excellent for gastronomic menus, starters and seafood dishes. Storage and preparation advice: ► Keep fresh under the best conditions ► Cook quickly to preserve melting texture ► Shell delicately to preserve meat integrity ► Short cooking recommended: 2-3 minutes maximum ► Serve immediately after cooking for optimal tasting

Delicacy and versatility for your seafood creations The 20/30-size langoustines, selected by Atelier Marée de Le Delas, are particularly prized by professionals for their excellent balance between the delicacy of the flesh and the number of pieces per kilo. This size (containing between 20 and 30 individuals per kilo) offers medium-sized specimens, perfect for blending harmoniously into a wide range of culinary preparations. Its delicate flesh, firm yet melt-in-the-mouth, reveals subtly sweet and briny notes, guaranteeing an elegant flavour profile for your dishes. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: Thanks to its size, this size is ideal for garnishing mixed platters, seafood risottos or gourmet shellfish salads. In the kitchen, these langoustines excel when simply seared on the griddle, fried in a light tempura batter, or incorporated into delicate fish casseroles. They also make an excellent choice for seafood platters, offering a refined dining experience with generous portions. ► Preparation: To preserve the pearly texture and sweetness of the product, very brief cooking is recommended. Paying close attention to the heat will prevent the flesh from shrinking. The shells, although smaller than those of larger sizes, remain a valuable source of flavour to enrich your stocks, shellfish butters or cooking juices. ► Storage: Fresh seafood must be stored on a bed of ice in a refrigerated room, between 0°C and +2°C. For optimal organoleptic quality, it is advisable to process the pieces quickly after receipt.

The finest giant crustaceans for your most prestigious dining occasions. The 04/06-sized langoustines, selected by Atelier Marée de Le Delas, are among the rarest and most sought-after specimens in haute cuisine. This exceptional size denotes very large specimens (approximately 4 to 6 per kilo), offering generous flesh and a spectacular visual presentation. Its flesh, pearly white and of the utmost delicacy, offers a texture that is both crisp and melt-in-the-mouth, with that mild and subtly briny flavour characteristic of exceptional seafood. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: Given its majestic size, this langoustine is ideal as the centrepiece of a dish. It excels when roasted whole in the oven, cooked just until the flesh is pearly white, or seared quickly on a griddle with lightly salted butter and a few fresh herbs. Chefs also appreciate it prepared as a ‘duo' of cooking methods or simply served warm, as a finely sliced carpaccio to highlight its natural sweetness. Its impressive presence makes it the star of luxury seafood platters or festive menus. ► Preparation: To do justice to the quality of the product, brief and precise cooking is essential to prevent the flesh from becoming mushy. The heads and claws, extremely rich in juices, provide an excellent base for creating coral-based sauces, premium bisques or intense shellfish stocks. ► Storage: An ultra-fresh seafood product that must be stored on a bed of ice in a refrigerated environment, between 0°C and +2°C. It is strongly recommended that these exceptional pieces be prepared immediately upon receipt to preserve the brilliance of their colour and the firmness of their flesh.

A premium choice for refined seafood cuisine. The 06/09 size langoustine, selected by Le Delas' Atelier Marée, is a benchmark product for discerning chefs. This size (indicating between 6 and 9 individuals per kilo) offers generously sized specimens, ideal for an elegant presentation and a truly exceptional taste experience. Its flesh, of great finesse, offers a firm texture and a delicately sweet flavour characteristic of top-quality shellfish. It is a noble product that instantly enhances any menu focused on seafood. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: Thanks to its medium size, this langoustine is perfect for serving as a main course or a refined starter. It lends itself admirably to quick grilling on a hotplate, roasting in the oven with citrus butter, or delicate poaching. Its firm texture and striking appearance also make it a centrepiece for high-end seafood platters or warm shellfish salads. ► Preparation: To bring out the best in this product, precise cooking is essential: it must remain pearly white at the centre to retain all its tenderness and sweetness. Do not discard the heads: they are essential for making bisques, shellfish sauces or shellfish oils with a rich, intense flavour. ► Storage: Fresh seafood that must be stored on a bed of ice in a refrigerated environment at between 0°C and +2°C. To ensure the best possible experience for your guests, it is recommended that you cook the pieces as soon as possible after receipt.

The prestige of an exceptional crustacean, ready to elevate your menu. The fresh cooked lobster, selected by Le Delas' Atelier Marée, is the ultimate symbol of luxury seafood cuisine. This fine product, rigorously selected for the firmness and generosity of its flesh, is prepared using a controlled cooking method that preserves all its aromatic subtlety and characteristic texture, which is both dense and melt-in-the-mouth. Weighing approximately 1 kg per piece, it offers a majestic presentation and consistent portion sizes, ideal for prestigious establishments and high-end catering services. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Gastronomic applications: Already cooked, this lobster saves valuable time whilst guaranteeing a result of great finesse. It is the centrepiece of sumptuous seafood platters and exceptional buffets. In the kitchen, it can be served cold, accompanied by a homemade herb mayonnaise or a refined cocktail sauce. It is also ideal for warm dishes: simply seared on the flesh side to give it a light colour, or incorporated into a shellfish salad with citrus and exotic fruits for an elegant sweet-and-salty contrast. ► Preparation: For hot dishes, ensure you only reheat very gently so as not to alter the delicacy of the already cooked flesh. The shells and heads can be used to enhance the aromatic intensity of your shellfish butters or coral-based sauces. ► Storage: A fresh product that must be stored in a refrigerated environment at a temperature between 0°C and +2°C. To ensure an optimal taste experience for your guests, it is recommended that you consume this product promptly after receipt.

An exceptional product for refined and creative seafood cuisine. The langoustine tails, selected by Le Delas' Atelier Marée, represent the pinnacle of shellfish delicacy. Supplied headless for immediate use and maximum time-saving in the kitchen, they are distinguished by their pearly white flesh, with a texture that is both firm and melt-in-the-mouth. This premium product offers a subtly sweet and briny flavour, highly prized by chefs for creating gourmet dishes. This pack of approximately 1 kg allows for precise portion control for establishments with high-quality standards. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: Langoustine tails are ideal for the most delicate preparations. They can be enjoyed simply seared on a griddle with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, quickly poached in an aromatic broth, or served as a tartare or carpaccio to highlight their natural freshness. They are also ideal for enhancing a seafood risotto, adding a touch of luxury to a warm shellfish salad, or serving as a premium garnish for a creamy bisque. ► Preparation: Product ready to be shelled or cooked as is. To preserve the delicacy of the flesh, it is essential to cook for very short periods (a few dozen seconds are often sufficient). The tail shells, rich in juices, provide an excellent base for making shellfish butters or intensely flavoured reduced sauces. ► Storage: Ultra-fresh seafood that must be stored on a bed of ice in a refrigerated environment, between 0°C and +2°C. Immediate use upon receipt is strongly recommended to ensure the product's texture and natural sweetness.

A benchmark of excellence for the restaurant and catering sectors. The 08/10 size langoustine, selected by Atelier Marée de Le Delas, offers a perfect balance between substance and delicacy. This size (8 to 10 pieces per kilo) is particularly prized by professionals for its versatility in the kitchen and its superb visual appeal. Its pearly flesh, with a crisp yet melt-in-the-mouth texture, releases subtle briny flavours and a natural sweetness that are the hallmarks of high-quality seafood. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Gastronomic applications: This size is ideal for a regal presentation on a premium seafood platter or to be served as a sophisticated starter. In the kitchen, it lends itself to a variety of techniques: seared on a griddle to caramelise its juices, roasted in the oven with herb-infused butter, or poached in a shellfish stock. It pairs wonderfully with creamy risottos or fine pasta, adding a touch of luxury to your dishes. ► Preparation: To preserve the quality of the product, opt for a ‘pink-fleshed' (very brief) cook to retain the meat's elasticity and tenderness. The heads and claws provide a powerful aromatic base for making shellfish sauces, shellfish jus or creamy bisques to serve as a foundation for your creations. ► Storage: Fresh seafood must be kept on a bed of ice in a refrigerated environment, between 0°C and +2°C. To ensure the freshness and sweetness of the shellfish, it is recommended that you prepare it immediately upon receipt.

The prestige of live seafood for exceptional delicacy. Live langoustines, selected by Le Delas' Atelier Marée, are one of the most delicate gems of seafood cuisine. This ‘medium' size 10/15 (indicating the number of pieces per kilo) offers generous specimens, perfect for a sophisticated presentation on your menus. The guarantee of a live product ensures a flesh texture of incomparable tenderness and a subtly sweet flavour that no other preservation method can match. Packaged in 4 kg boxes, these langoustines allow chefs to work with a product of absolute freshness, sourced directly from the most discerning fish markets. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Gastronomic applications: Live langoustines lend themselves to the most refined preparations. They are sublime simply grilled on a hot griddle with a dash of clarified butter, or poached very briefly in a light court-bouillon to preserve their pearly sheen. Chefs also appreciate them prepared as carpaccio or tartare to enhance their natural sweetness. The heads and shells, with their intense aroma, are essential ingredients for making bisques, Thermidor sauces or shellfish butters of remarkable intensity. ► Preparation: To bring out the best in this product, cooking must be brief and precise to prevent the flesh from becoming mushy. A ‘pearly' finish is recommended to retain all the tenderness and moisture of the flesh. Care must be taken when handling to preserve the integrity of the claws and antennae, ensuring a spectacular presentation on the plate. ► Storage: An ultra-fresh live product that must be stored in a refrigerated environment, between +2°C and +5°C, ideally under a damp cloth to maintain optimal humidity. To ensure a perfect taste experience, it is advisable to prepare them on the day of receipt.