Shrimps in Pink Sauce

/5

PRESENTATION

Shrimps in pink sauce are a timeless appetizer, perfect for enhancing the table on special occasions, such as Christmas dinner or New Year’s Eve feast, but they are also ideal for a casual gathering with friends! The shrimps, once boiled, are mixed with homemade cocktail sauce, which enhances the taste of the shellfish without overpowering it. If you are looking for an appetizer that combines simplicity, elegance, and versatility, this shrimp cocktail is perfect for you! Serve it with some croutons, on canapés, or to fill delicious vol-au-vent... success is guaranteed!

If you are looking for other shrimp appetizers, don't miss out on:

INGREDIENTS

Shrimp paste 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Chives to taste
Romaine lettuce 2 leaves
For the mayonnaise
Eggs 1
Sunflower seed oil ½ cup (120 g)
Lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 g) - filtered
Salt to taste
For the pink sauce
Ketchup 5 tbsp (70 g)
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp (5 g)
Preparation

How to prepare Shrimps in Pink Sauce

To prepare the shrimps in pink sauce, begin with the mayonnaise. In a jug, place the egg 1, pour in the vegetable oil 2 and the filtered lemon juice 3. Season with salt.

Blend with an immersion blender moving it from top to bottom 4 until you achieve a stable emulsion and mayonnaise of the right consistency. Transfer it to a bowl 5 and add the ketchup 6.

Mix 7. Add the Worcestershire sauce 8 and mix again until you get the pink sauce 9. Set aside.

Clean the shrimps, remove the head 10, the shell 11, and with the help of a toothpick, the intestine 12.

In a pot, bring water with a pinch of salt to a boil, then immerse the shrimps 13 and cook for 2 minutes. Drain them and transfer them to a bowl 14. Let them cool in the fridge for 20 minutes. After this time, take the shrimps and add the pink sauce 15.

Gently mix until all the shrimps are completely covered with the sauce 16. Finely chop the chives 17. Wash a lettuce and keep the nicest leaves, dry them and place them on the bottom of the plate, lay the shrimps on them, and finish with a sprinkle of chives. Your shrimps in pink sauce are ready to be served 18.

Storage

Shrimps in pink sauce can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days.

Tip

If you love spicy, you can add drops of Tabasco or paprika to the pink sauce. If you prefer bolder flavors, add drops of brandy. For a fresh touch, grate lemon or orange zest into the sauce.

For the translation of some texts, artificial intelligence tools may have been used.