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Pan-African Shrimp & Avocado Tartare with Coriander-Lime Vinaigrette

Salads & Light PlatesCool seafood starterServes 4 as a starter10 ingredients6 steps
Pan-African Shrimp & Avocado Tartare with Coriander-Lime Vinaigrette

Chef note

Keep the flavours layered, the plating disciplined, and the final presentation unmistakably aligned with Chef Stone's Burgundy restaurant language.

Ingredients

100g cooked, peeled shrimp, finely chopped
1 medium Hass avocado, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 medium ripe tomato, seeds removed, finely diced
1 small jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Method

1

In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped red onion, fresh lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes to soften the onion's flavour.

2

In a separate medium bowl, gently combine the finely diced avocado, tomato, and minced jalapeño.

3

Gently fold the marinated onion mixture and chopped shrimp into the avocado base.

4

Add the chopped fresh coriander and carefully toss to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.

5

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before plating.

6

For a refined presentation, use a ring mold to stack the tartare neatly in the center of the plate.

Plating direction

Shape the shrimp and avocado mixture neatly into a tartare-style mound on a matte plate, then dress with a fine coriander-lime vinaigrette that keeps the surface glossy and precise.