Hollandse garnalen cocktail met appel

Dutch Shrimp Cocktail with Apple

How simple can a dish be? The quality ingredients in this recipe make it simply work. Shrimps, apple, dill, and celery brought together with cream and a splash of cognac.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 min

Ingredients:

  • 200 g Dutch shrimps
  • 1 apple
  • Half a lemon
  • 1 stick of celery
  • A splash of cognac
  • Salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Peel a strip of lemon zest and slice it into thin strips. These will be used for garnish.
  2. Peel and core the apple, then dice it finely. Place the apple in a bowl and squeeze the juice of the half lemon over it.
  3. Peel the celery and slice it very finely into half-moons.
  4. Add everything to the bowl, pour in a splash of cognac and season with salt and pepper. Make sure to taste it!
  5. Prepare a few nice glasses and spoon in the salad. Garnish with the lemon zest and, if desired, some celery leaves.
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