Super-fresh avocado, shrimp, and grapefruit verrines

Name: Super-fresh avocado, shrimp, and grapefruit verrines
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 3 avocados; 15-20 cooked shrimp; 1 grapefruit; 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt; Paprika

Starter

Very Easy

15 min

307 Kcal

Here's a no-cook, ultra-fresh appetizer to impress: avocado, shrimp, and grapefruit verrines. This sweet and savory combination with a hint of acidity will add a burst of flavor to your meal right from the start! Feel free to serve them in smaller verrines for a delightful appetizer.

Ingredients

3 avocados
15-20 cooked shrimp
1 grapefruit
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Paprika

Materials

glasses, bowl, knife, spoon

Preparation

Prepare the grapefruit: cut off the bottom and top. Cut away the peel and any remaining white pith. Using a knife, remove the grapefruit segments, chop them into small pieces, and set aside. Squeeze the remaining grapefruit to extract the juice.
Shell the shrimp and chop them into small pieces. In a bowl, mix the shrimp, grapefruit and its juice, olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, paprika, and salt. Chill in the refrigerator.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Blend it with the juice of the other 1/2 lemon and salt.
Assemble the verrines: place a few spoonfuls of blended avocado at the bottom of the verrines, then top with the shrimp and grapefruit mixture. Chill until serving. Enjoy!

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FAQ ❓

How should avocado, shrimp, and grapefruit verrines be stored?

It is best to keep the verrines refrigerated until serving to maintain their freshness. Consume them within 24 hours for the best flavor.

Can the shrimp be replaced with another ingredient?

Yes, you can replace the shrimp with crab, smoked salmon, or even diced tofu for a vegetarian version.

Where does the avocado-grapefruit combination come from?

This combination is popular in fusion cuisine, where the creamy flavor of avocado pairs perfectly with the acidity of grapefruit, creating a delicious balance.

What are the nutritional benefits of this appetizer?

This appetizer is rich in unsaturated fatty acids from the avocado, protein from the shrimp, and vitamin C from the grapefruit, making it both healthy and flavorful.