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This Grape Shrimp Tartare recipe is a refreshing dish that unites the delicate flavors of shrimp with the sweet and tangy taste of grapes.
| 10 ounces shrimp |
| 10 ounces green grapes |
| 1 onion(s) |
| 1 lemon(s) |
| 4 leaves basil |
| 1/4 chili pepper |
| 1 mini lime |
| 3 tablespoons olive oil |
| to taste salt |
This Grape Shrimp Tartare recipe is a refreshing dish that unites the delicate flavors of shrimp with the sweet and tangy taste of grapes.
Tartare typically refers to a dish in which raw ingredients, such as seafood or meat, are finely chopped or minced and then seasoned to enhance their flavors.
It is better to buy some fresh shrimp from your local seafood market or store, so you know it is 100% fresh. All other ingredients are easy to find in any other store.
You can substitute basil with a parsley sprig.
Also, you may use red grapes instead of green grapes, which also tastes really good. I made this tartare with red grapes in the past, and it was spectacular, too.
You can serve this tartare with a fresh piece of bread, baguette, crackers, or crostini.
My shrimp tartare is a very light and refreshing appetizer with popping flavors from chili, basil, and fresh lemon juice. I recommend serving it with a glass of white wine or Vinho Verde (Portuguese young green wine). Other options are:
It’s a good idea to taste the wine alongside a small portion of the tartare before serving it to your family and friends – to ensure the pairing is perfect.
Portugal produces a huge variety of wines that can be excellent choices for pairing with seafood dishes like this green grape shrimp tartare recipe.
As mentioned earlier, Vinho Verde will be best here. I served my tartare with Soalheiro Alvarinho from Quinta de Soalheiro Alvarinho. But you may also consider Encruzado or Loureiro – they are spectacular in complementing this tartare. 🙂
This tartare is best enjoyed fresh due to the potential risk of bacterial growth. I recommend consuming your shrimp tartare shortly after preparing it to ensure both safety and the best flavor and texture.
In case you have any leftovers of shrimp tartare (which I doubt :-)), you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for not longer than 1-2 days to maintain its quality.
Freezing the tartare is not a good idea because it will kill all the flavors and good nutrients of the dish.
Enjoy this delicate and flavorful Grape Shrimp Tartare with your favorite drinks!
1. Prepare ingredients5 min Wash shrimp. Peel 1 onion, wash lemon, lime, grapes and chili pepper. Place all ingredients on a table. |
2. Chop5 min Slice green grapes and get rid of seeds if you have any. Chop onion, chili pepper and basil leaves. |
3. Prepare shrimp15 min Peel and cut shrimp into small pieces. I use scissors to peel and clean shrimp. |
4. Gather Tartare1 h 3 min Transfer grapes, onion, basil, chili, shrimp to a big bowl to mix everything together. Squeeze lemon juice, add olive oil and salt to taste. Place in the fridge for 1 hour. |
5. Decorate (optional)5 min If you want to serve it fancy, place tartare in a round cake form. It is better to use adjustable form to make a circle. Fill up the tartare and press with a spoon a little. After, accurately rise the form and decorate with lime slices, mint leaves or any decoration that you have. |
6. ServeYour Grape Shrimp Tartare is ready. Enjoy! |
