Shrimp Wrapped in Kataifi with Roasted Lemon Mayonnaise

This Kataifi Wrapped Shrimp with Roasted Lemon Mayonnaise recipe is a tasty option to place in the center of the table and share. It combines rich textures, well-seasoned ingredients, and a preparation designed to enjoy at home without the dish losing that special touch.

Ingredients

For the shrimp

• 20 jumbo shrimp (U-15 or U-12), peeled and deveined, leaving the tail on
• 250 g of kataifi pastry, thawed
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon of onion powder
• ½ teaspoon of yellow lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cucharadita de pimienta negra recién molida

For the roasted lemon mayonnaise

• 1 yellow lemon
• 1 cup (240 g) of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of sour cream
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove of roasted garlic
• 1 teaspoon of roasted lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• White pepper to taste

Para la ensalada fresca

• 2 cups of baby arugula
• ½ cup of cucumber in very thin slices
• ¼ cup of radishes in thin slices
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Sal de hojuelas
• Black pepper

For decorating

• Finely chopped chives
• Microgreens
• Lemon wedges
• Black sesame seeds (optional)

Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Roast the lemon

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Cut the lemon in half.
3. Place it cut-side down on a baking sheet.
4. Add the garlic clove with its peel.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. The lemon will caramelize slightly and lose some of its acidity, developing a much deeper flavor.
7. Let cool.
8. Squeeze the lemon and peel the garlic.
9. Reserva.
10. This small step completely transforms the mayonnaise and gives it a flavor very similar to that of well-prepared seafood dishes.

Paso 2: Preparar los camarones

1. Dry them perfectly with paper towels.
2. Mix them with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
3. Let them rest for only 10 minutes.
4. Do not marinate them too long to preserve their firm texture.

Step 3: Prepare the kataifi

1. Remove the kataifi pastry from the package.
2. With your hands, gently separate it until you get light and fluffy strands.
3. Do not compress it.
4. Lightly brush with the melted butter.
5. This will help it become uniformly golden and extremely crispy.

Step 4: Wrap the shrimp

1. Take a small portion of kataifi.
2. Place a shrimp on the strands.
3. Roll gently, turning the shrimp while you wrap the kataifi around the entire body.
4. Try to leave only the tail exposed.
5. Do not squeeze too tightly.
6. The strands should remain slightly airy so that when baked they become much lighter and crispier.
7. Repeat with all the shrimp.

Paso 5: Hornear

1. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Lightly brush with a little more butter.
3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, turning them halfway through.
4. The kataifi should acquire a deep golden color and a very crispy texture.
5. The shrimp will be perfectly cooked without drying out.
6. You can also prepare them in an air fryer at 190 °C for 10 to 12 minutes, obtaining an equally delicious result.

Step 6: Prepare the mayonnaise

1. In a small food processor or blender, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, roasted garlic, roasted lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.
2. Blend until you get a completely smooth mixture.
3. Prueba y ajusta la sal y la pimienta.
4. Refrigera durante 20 minutos para que los sabores se integren.

Paso 7: Preparar la ensalada

1. Mezcla la arúgula, el pepino y los rábanos.
2. Aliña justo antes de servir con aceite de oliva, jugo de limón, sal de hojuelas y pimienta.
3. Debe quedar fresca y ligera para equilibrar el platillo.

Assembly

1. Coloca un pequeño espejo de mayonesa de limón rostizado en un extremo del plato.
2. Acomoda los camarones ligeramente encimados para dar altura.
3. Añade la ensalada fresca a un costado.
4. Decora con cebollín, microgreens, un poco de ajonjolí negro y un gajo de limón.
5. Finaliza con unas gotas de aceite de oliva extra virgen.

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Camarones Envueltos en Kataifi con Mayonesa de Limón Rostizado es una receta perfecta para disfrutar en casa y compartir con quienes más quieres. Si la preparas, cuéntame en los comentarios qué toque le darías o con qué la acompañarías.