Ingredients
- 10 ounces shrimp250 grams
- 10 ounces green grapes250 grams
- 1 onion(s)
- 1 lemon(s)
- 4 leaves basiloptional (mint leaves or flowers to decorate, optional)
- 1/4 chili pepper
- 1 mini limeI used limequat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
Recipe Steps
Step 1. Prepare ingredients5 min Wash shrimp. Peel 1 onion, wash lemon, lime, grapes and chili pepper. Place all ingredients on a table. |
Step 2. Chop5 min Slice green grapes and get rid of seeds if you have any. Chop onion, chili pepper and basil leaves. |
Step 3. Prepare shrimp15 min Peel and cut shrimp into small pieces. I use scissors to peel and clean shrimp. |
Step 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. |
Step 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. |
Step 6. ServeYour Grape Shrimp Tartare is ready. Enjoy! |
More About This Recipe
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.
Where can I buy the ingredients for this recipe?
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.
Can I substitute the ingredients in this recipe?
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.
Can I make this recipe part of a menu?
You can serve this tartare with a fresh piece of bread, baguette, crackers, or crostini.
Which drinks would you pair it with?
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:
- Sauvignon Blanc: This white wine pairs nicely with seafood overall.
- Chardonnay: Choose lightly oaked Chardonnay, as this wine shouldn’t beat the delicious flavor of shrimp tartare. Choose some citrus flavors in wine, which help to enhance the dish even more.
- Pinot Grigio: This type of wine can complement the fruity aspects of the tartare and help to enjoy the appetizer even more.
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.
Which Portuguese Wine Is Best for It?
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. 🙂
How long can I store this recipe leftovers?
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.
Recipe tips & tricks
Enjoy this delicate and flavorful Grape Shrimp Tartare with your favorite drinks!
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Who would have thought that this tartare would win a heart of someone I really are about.. Thank you, Helena – I am your big fan!
I am soooo happy to hear it. Glad I was able to share it with you!