What is Dublin Bay prawn?

This isn't actually a prawn at all, but a small lobster fished off the north-west coast of Scotland. It's also known as langoustine and sometimes called scampi, but this term has also become the term used to refer to the tail-end pieces of prawn that are dipped in batter and deep-fried, so don't confuse the two! Dublin Bay prawns are available fresh or frozen, in and out of their shells. If bought fresh, cook them by boiling or grilling. You're more likely to find fresh ones in good fishmongers and although they're pricey, they're delicious.