What’s more vintage than Shrimp Cocktail? That’s where I got the idea for this extraordinary dish. Don’t let the vertical shape fool you: it’s one of the easiest dish and appetizer ever.
I am pretty sure this used to be one of the most famous ever recipes in the 80s. I love the 80s fashion, with all those amazing and vibrant colours and the poufy hairstyle. I can’t say, however, I am fond of the 80s cuisine trends, with all those sauces and weird textures. As for today’s recipe, I decided to bring the cocktail shrimp to another level, with a modern shape but still keeping the historical flavour.
“Unlike other Jewish families, we didn’t go out for Chinese food on Sundays, but we spent our time in a world of baking powder biscuits and the best shrimp cocktails that ever were.”
Ricky Jay
Let’s go Vintage: Shrimp Cocktail in a Shortcrust Pastry Ring
Equipment
- Bowl
- Pastry Rings (Round cookie cutters)
- Small pot with boiling water
Ingredients
For the Shortcrust Pastry (you will need only half for making 3 rings)
- 300 gr Flour
- 80 gr Olive Oil
- 120 gr Water
- 10 gr Salt
For the Filling
- 1 small Avocado
- 100 gr Shrimps
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- 2-3 Sage Flours
For the Cocktail Sauce
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1-2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Cognac Optional
Instructions
- Make the shortcrust pastry, by combining all the ingredients together and knead for 5-10 minutes, until smoot. Leave it to rest 30 min/ 1hour in the fridge. Roll it out to a 4mm tick sheet and cut out 3 cm thick strips. Roll the strips on the outside od a pastry ring and leave it to rest in the freezer for about 3 hours. Bake at 150C for about 30 minutes and let it cool.
- Prepare the cocktail sauce by mixing all the ingredients together ab=nd leave aside.
- Cook the shrimps in salted oiling water for about 5-10 minutes, let them cool and cut into pieces. Cut the avocado into cubes and mix it with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Start layering up the avocado, cocktail sauce and shrimps on the vertical ring. Decorate with some purple sage flours.
I do have a scientific mind, probably it’s the reason why I love to hide in the kitchen and start creating.
My cooking is healthy, fun and colorful… and really tasty!
What are you waiting for? Grab your apron and start creating with me!
