Shrimp with Citrus Foam and Basil Pearls

A sophisticated molecular gastronomy dish featuring succulent shrimp paired with a refreshing citrus foam and delicate basil pearls.

Main Dish Molecular gastronomy
Advanced 40 min 250 cal
Steps

1. Prepare the basil pearls: - Blend basil leaves with vegetable broth until smooth. - Strain the mixture and heat it in a saucepan. - Add agar-agar and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. - Use a dropper to drop the mixture into cold vegetable oil to form pearls. - Rinse pearls with water and set aside. 2. Create the citrus foam: - Mix orange and lemon juice with zest in a bowl. - Add soy lecithin and blend with an immersion blender until foam forms. Set aside. 3. Cook the shrimp: - Season shrimp with salt. - Heat olive oil in a pan and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. 4. Assemble the dish: - Place cooked shrimp on a plate. - Spoon citrus foam over the shrimp. - Garnish with basil pearls. 5. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

6 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 orange, zest and juice 1 lemon, zest and juice 10 basil leaves 1g agar-agar 100ml vegetable broth 1g soy lecithin Salt to taste Olive oil for cooking

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