Tomate Crevette (Shrimp-Stuffed Tomatoes)
This classic Belgian appetizer features fresh tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a creamy, flavorful shrimp salad. It's a refreshing and elegant dish perfect for a light start to a meal. The combination of sweet tomatoes and savory shrimp creates a delightful balance.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 196 kcal
Allergen information: may contain crustaceans, eggs, fish, and mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcstomato, medium, ripe
- 250 gshrimp, cooked, peeled, small
- 60 mlmayonnaise
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbspchive, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tbspparsley, fresh, finely chopped
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 tspsalt
garnish
- 4 pcslettuce leaf, for serving(optional)
Equipment
mixing bowl · spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Gently wash and dry the tomatoes.
About 1 min
- 2
Carefully slice off the top quarter of each tomato.
About 1 min
- 3
Using a small spoon, scoop out the pulp and seeds from the tomatoes, leaving a sturdy shell.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to pierce the tomato walls.
- 4
Invert the hollowed tomatoes onto a paper towel and let them drain for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: This step prevents the shrimp salad from becoming watery.
- 5
While the tomatoes drain, prepare the shrimp filling.
- 6
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chive, parsley, black pepper, and salt.
About 3 min
- 7
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the shrimp are evenly coated.
About 1 min
- 8
Taste the shrimp mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
About 1 min
- 9
Evenly spoon the shrimp salad into each hollowed-out tomato.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can overfill them slightly for a generous presentation.
- 10
Place the stuffed tomatoes on a platter, optionally on a bed of lettuce leaf.
About 1 min
- 11
Refrigerate the Tomate Crevette for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and to chill them completely.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Chilling improves the texture and taste.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 196kcal
- Protein
- 16.8g
- Carbs
- 7.7g
- Fat
- 11.7g
- Fibre
- 2.2g
- Sugar
- 4.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Tomate Crevette in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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