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Recipe of Locos with shrimp and caper dressing with olives

Shrimp takes center stage in this recipe for Locos with shrimp and caper dressing with olives, a fresh and elegant dish ideal for celebrations or a special meal. Originating from Chilean seafood cuisine, it combines the soft texture of locos (a mollusk similar to abalone) with the sweetness of shrimp, all bathed in a creamy dressing with the salty touch of capers and olives.

Why this recipe works?

The mix of flavors and textures is perfect: the slowly cooked locos become tender, the shrimp add juiciness, and the dressing ties everything together with its intense flavor. Additionally, the fresh salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and avocado balances the richness of the dish. It's a versatile option served cold, ideal for warm days or as a sophisticated appetizer.

Variations and tips

  • You can substitute locos with clams or even more shrimp if you can't find them.
  • For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing.
  • Garnish with red pepper strips and avocado slices for a pop of color.
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Recipe of Locos with shrimp and caper dressing with olives
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Cook

60 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Put the beaten madmen in a pot of cold water. After the water boils, lower the heat and cook for 45 minutes until the nuts are soft. Use a toothpick to see if they are soft.

  2. 2

    Peel the shrimp, remove the vein, cook in boiling salted water for 30 seconds and cool with water.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix all the ingredients of the caper dressing with olives.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate until ready to use the sauce.

  5. 5

    Make the dressing for the tomato and cucumber salad by mixing the lemon juice with the oil, salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Mix the lettuce with a little bit of the dressing.

  7. 7

    Mix the cucumbers and tomatoes with some of the dressing.

  8. 8

    Place a bed of lettuce in the center of the plate and on top of the plate the tomato salad with cucumbers.

  9. 9

    On one side of the plate, place the crazies with a little caper sauce with olives on top and the shrimp.

  10. 10

    Finish by decorating with eggs and avocado.

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