Scampi
also known as Metanephrops challengeri
NZ: New Zealand Scampi
CA & FR: Langoustine de Nouvelle-Zélande
JP: Akaza-Ebi
US: Lobsterette
A small member of the Nephropidae lobster family and easily recognised by its pink and orange banded shell, scampi live in burrows on the New Zealand seafloor, 200 to 800 metres deep.
Scampi are a rare delicacy and highly sought after. The white, meaty flesh is sweet and delicate and is lovely baked, barbecued, grilled or marinated.
| Nutritional Information | |
|---|---|
| Quantity per 100 grams | |
| Energy (kJ) | 360 |
| Protein (g) | 20.1 |
| Fat | |
| Total (g) | 0.5 |
| Saturated (g) | 0.1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | <0.1 |
| Sugars (g) | <0.1 |
| Sodium (mg/100g) | 260 |
| Months Caught | |
| Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | |
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