Italian
Shrimp Caprese
by Chef Max Mariola · 1.1M subscribers on YouTube
A fresh and easy appetizer combining shrimp, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on toasted bread, inspired by the classic Caprese salad. Perfect with a glass of Prosecco.
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
14 items- 2 pcsPane CafoneRustic bread from Caserta or similar
- White OnionWhite onion
- Red OnionRed onion
- White Wine VinegarSplash for soaking onions
- Red ShrimpRed shrimp
- Gamberi ViolettaViolet shrimp
- TomatoesSicilian cherry tomatoes or similar
- Mozzarella Di BufalaBuffalo mozzarella
- Extra Virgin Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil, brand D'Agostino recommended
- SaltTo taste
- PepperTo taste
- Taggiasca OlivesTaggiasche olives
- BasilFresh basil
- Lemon(optional) — Optional, juice or zest
Method
- Slice the rustic bread and toast it lightly with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Slice the white and red onions (or scallions) thinly. Soak them in water with a splash of white wine vinegar to soften the sharpness.
- Clean the shrimp: remove the heads and shells, then devein them. Reserve the heads to extract the coral for extra flavor.
- Slice the tomatoes (preferably Sicilian cherry tomatoes) and season with a pinch of salt.
- Cut the buffalo mozzarella into pieces.
- Assemble the dish: place the toasted bread on a plate, then layer the tomatoes, mozzarella, and halved shrimp on top.
- Add the drained onions, Taggiasche olives, and fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon or lemon zest.
Chef Max Mariola
Professional chefReviewer1.1M subscribers on YouTube400.6M total channel viewsChef italiano. Ricette cucinate a casa, focus completo sulle ricette.
