As its name suggests, to the delight of its subscribers, Marie Food Tips distributes advice on its Instagram account. Recently, the influencer shared her tip for recycle the carcasses of shrimp. Instead of throwing them in the trash, she suggests making them “something delicious” that will allow you to enjoy while saving money and offering your guests or yourself something very original. Because, “believe me”she assures, “You won’t see this recipe everywhere!”
What is the recipe for shrimp carcass sauce?
For this incredibly simple recipe, all you need to do is pour a drizzle of olive oil into a hot pan and brown a little garlic, chopped shallot, and the carcasses. Deglaze by pouring half a glass of white wine. While it evaporates, start cooking the pasta. The influencer chose tagliatelle for her recipe. While they are cooking, put the carcasses with peeled tomatoes in a blender. Filter everything through a strainer to obtain a smooth sauce. Mix with the rest of the sauce that you browned in the pan. Add the pasta and mix well. Marie Food Tips adds a little parmesan and basil to complete the whole thing. Your dish will look like a real chef’s dish for nothing at all!
What to pair shrimp with?
Shrimp goes well with many things. If you don’t want to pair them with pasta, you can also use your shrimp sauce for a multitude of other things. For example, you can use it as a salad dressing, or to accompany an avocado to enjoy as a starter. You can also pour it over some baked vegetables for delicious flavors.
How to store shrimp?
To extend the duration of preservation of shrimp, you can freeze them. Place the shrimp in a freezer bag or airtight container. Be sure to remove as much air as possible before sealing the bag or container. Place the shrimp in the coldest part of your freezer, preferably at a temperature of -18°C, or lower. Quick freezing helps preserve the texture and flavor of the shrimp. They generally keep well. In the freezer, you can keep them for at least three months.