Garnalen met avocadomousse en paprika

Recipes Starters Seafood Gluten-free

I was allowed to choose a recipe from Anneke's blog. That turned out to be quite a task, because there were so many delicious things to choose from! Soon I came across a beautiful photo of sautéed shrimp with avocado and bell pepper. The colors really appealed to me and it's a very 'pure' recipe — and I'm a big fan of eating as pure and 'clean' as possible. My choice was made: shrimp on a bed of avocado and bell pepper.

Recipe

Shrimp with avocado mousse and bell pepper

Shrimp with avocado mousse and bell pepper is a fresh and flavorful starter that's perfect for a dinner with friends. Ripe avocados are mashed with lemon juice, salt, pepper and sautéed bell pepper cubes, then garnished with crisp arugula. Large shrimp are briefly cooked with garlic and olive oil and then artfully placed on the avocado mousse. This dish not only offers a delicious combination of flavors but also looks beautiful on the plate. Perfect for a quick, easy and impressive meal.

Course	Starter
Kitchen	Dutch
Servings	3 people

Preparation time

Preparation time	5 min
Total	15 minutes

Equipment

Frying pan
Garlic press
Ring mold
Cutting board
Knife
Bowl

Ingredients

6 large shrimp
2 ripe avocados
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
a handful of arugula mix
1 spring onion
quarter of a red chili pepper
juice of half a lemon
2 cloves garlic, pressed
olive oil
sea salt
pepper

How to make shrimp with avocado mousse and bell pepper?

Cut the bell peppers into cubes and briefly sauté them in a frying pan with a minced clove of garlic.
Scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it. Add the juice of half a lemon, some salt and pepper, and about half of the diced bell pepper.
Warm some olive oil with a pressed clove of garlic in the frying pan and quickly cook the shrimp until they turn nicely pink/light brown. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and drizzle with a little lemon juice.
Place a ring mold on a plate and spoon the avocado mixture into it, press down and carefully remove the ring. Top with some arugula and then the shrimp. Arrange some more bell pepper cubes around it and a few arugula leaves for garnish. Enjoy!

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This dish is perfect as an impressive starter for a dinner party. The combination of creamy avocado mousse with garlicky shrimp and sweet bell pepper creates a delightful interplay of flavors. Always use ripe avocados for the best texture and taste.

Serve this dish immediately after preparation so the avocado mousse stays fresh and the shrimp remain warm. An extra squeeze of lemon juice just before serving gives the whole dish a fresh, light finishing touch.