Langoustines (Cigalas)

Did you know that the biggest markets for langoustines are France and Spain where they are known as "cigalas"? Harvesting langoustines is done in a similar way to harvesting lobsters, using pots or creels that are laid on the seabed, where the langoustines scavenge for worms and small fish. Hauling up lobster pots can be a grueling task, particularly when it takes place in the unforgiving and cold waters of the North Sea.