Shrimp in yogurt sauce with garlic and cilantro
4 servings
60 minutes
Shrimp in yogurt sauce with garlic and cilantro is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with the freshness of aromatic herbs. This recipe embodies Mediterranean traditions where seafood enhances the flavor of light yet rich sauces. Yogurt adds a creamy texture while garlic and cilantro complement the composition with spicy notes. The lemon juice gives the shrimp a delicate tanginess, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The dish is ideal for a light dinner or romantic evening, and serving it with white rice makes it complete and hearty. Quick preparation and simple ingredients make this recipe accessible while remaining elegant and unusual, bringing shades of Italian culinary art to the table.
1
Clean the shrimp, remove the intestinal vein, leave the tails.
2
Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, add salt to taste. Pour this mixture over the shrimp, mix well, and refrigerate while making the sauce.
- Shrimp: 1 kg
- Lemon juice: 6 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
3
Sauce: finely chop the cilantro, mix with yogurt, lemon juice (2 tablespoons), salt, and cayenne pepper. Add crushed garlic and mix everything. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cilantro: to taste
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 300 g
- Lemon juice: 6 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Garlic: 4 cloves
4
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until cooked (until they turn pink).
- Shrimp: 1 kg
5
Serve with boiled white rice, drizzled with sauce.
