Shrimp Cocktail with Mango and Basil Sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Shrimp cocktail with mango and basil sauce is a culinary journey into the world of Pan-Asian cuisine, where the freshness of seafood blends with exotic fruity notes. Tender royal shrimp, cooked to perfection, acquire a light sweetness that harmonizes with the velvety mango sauce made from mango, lemon juice, and rice vinegar. Basil adds a spicy freshness, giving the dish elegance and depth of flavor. This dish is perfect as a light appetizer or an elegant snack on a festive table. Serving it in cocktail glasses makes it not only delicious but also aesthetically appealing. It pairs wonderfully with white wine or chilled sparkling drinks, creating an atmosphere of refined gastronomy.
1
Boil the shrimp in salted boiling water until cooked, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice water. Then drain again.
- Coarse salt: to taste
- King Prawns: 500 g
2
For the sauce, blend peeled and chopped mango, lemon zest and juice, and vinegar. Lightly salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, then stir in finely chopped basil.
- Mango: 2 pieces
- Grated lemon zest: 2 teaspoons
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Rice vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Freshly ground white pepper: to taste
- Basil leaves: 5 piece
3
Clean the shrimp and place them on a plate. Serve with sauce.
- King Prawns: 500 g