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Cabbage Cups with Shrimp in Spicy Pink Sauce

17/11/2023

This recipe pairs the delicacy of shrimp with the freshness of cabbage, all enhanced by a spicy pink sauce that gives the dish character. Here are the ingredients and the preparation.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of cleaned shrimp
  • 8 large cabbage leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for dressing

For the spicy pink sauce:

  • 100 ml of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon of brandy or cognac (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • A few drops of Tabasco, depending on your preference for spiciness
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the spicy pink sauce. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, brandy or cognac if you choose to use it, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and lemon juice. Mix well until you get a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and spice to your liking. Put the sauce in the fridge to flavor while you proceed with the rest of the recipe.

  2. Take the cabbage leaves, wash and dry them. Remove the toughest part of the central stem to make them more pliable. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and blanch the cabbage leaves for a few minutes, until they become tender but still firm enough not to break. Drain them and plunge into cold water to stop the cooking and maintain a nice green color.

  3. In a skillet, heat a little oil and sauté the shrimp for a few minutes, until they turn pink and are cooked. Season with salt and pepper and let them cool down a bit.

  4. To compose the cups, take two cabbage leaves and slightly overlap them crossed. Place some shrimp in the center and finish with a generous spoonful of the spicy pink sauce.

  5. Serve the cabbage cups with shrimp in spicy pink sauce immediately, garnishing with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of fresh pepper if desired.

Curiosity

Cabbage is a very versatile winter vegetable that lends itself to numerous preparations, from soups to side dishes. In this recipe, it is used raw to maintain a fresh and crunchy flavor, which pairs well with the delicacy of the shrimp and the liveliness of the spicy pink sauce. The pink sauce, also known as cocktail sauce, is a variant of mayonnaise enriched with ketchup and other ingredients that enhance its taste.

Cabbage Cups with Shrimp in Spicy Pink Sauce