Marinated Shrimp on the Plancha
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 2 min
- Serving: 4 persone
- Cost: Average
- Note + 30 min. of rest in the fridge
PRESENTATION
Easy, tasty, and perfect for any festive occasion, our marinated shrimp on the plancha are the seafood appetizer you've been looking for! Inspired by the traditional "plancha" cooking method, typical of Spanish cuisine, which gives the shrimp an irresistible golden crust and a unique flavor, these delightful shellfish are enriched with a rich and customizable marinade, designed to satisfy every palate. We chose paprika and saffron, ingredients with a bold character, to enhance every bite. To complete the dish, a fresh herb salad adds a touch of lightness and vivacity, perfect for balancing the richness of the shrimp. An explosion of flavors that will captivate your guests!
Try these delicious shrimp recipes as well:
- Grilled prawns
- Crispy prawns
- Pan-cooked prawns
- Catalan shrimp
INGREDIENTS
- Shrimps 20 - pink
- Wild fennel to taste
- Dill to taste
- Mint to taste
- Lemon peel to taste
- Saffron threads to taste
- Maldon salt to taste
- for the marinade
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Lemon juice 1 spoonful
- Sweet Paprika 1 pinch
- Saffron 0 oz (0.15 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Tomato paste 1 tsp
How to prepare Marinated Shrimp on the Plancha
To prepare the marinated shrimp on the plancha, start by cleaning the shrimp: remove the tail and shell but keep the head 1. Use a toothpick to remove the vein from the back 2 and set aside. Prepare the shrimp marinade: squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl, one tablespoon will suffice 3.
Add the saffron 4, tomato paste 5, and paprika 6.
Finish with olive oil 7 and a pinch of salt 8. Mix to emulsify the marinade well 9.
Pour the marinade over the cleaned shrimp 10, ensuring they are entirely covered 11, then wrap the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Heat a non-stick pan and once hot, place the marinated shrimp 12. Sear the shrimp for one minute on each side 13. Remove them from the pan as soon as they form a crust 14. Serve the shrimp immediately with Maldon salt to taste 15.
Finish with a mix of herbs: dill, fennel, and mint 16 and lemon zest 17. The marinated shrimp on the plancha are ready to enjoy 18.