Description
This elegant Maine sweet shrimp crudo highlights the delicate, sweet flavor of fresh shrimp with a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb. (0.2 kg) of Maine sweet shrimp
- 2 tablespoons of fruity olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Maldon sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- A chilled plate
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water in the sink and carefully peel them. You can reserve the shells and freeze them to use as a base for soup stock later, if you wish.
- Lay the shrimp on the chilled plate in a single layer.
- Drizzle the shrimp with the fruity olive oil and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over them.
- Sprinkle with Maldon sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light meal.
Notes
Maine sweet shrimp are best enjoyed fresh and never frozen for the purest flavor. You can reserve the shrimp shells to make a flavorful seafood stock. This dish is inspired by Italian crudo platters, emphasizing simplicity and quality ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 125 mg