Coral Reef Shrimp Gruyere Mix (Printer View)

A colorful dish featuring pink shrimp, citrus segments, and melted Gruyère cheese for a fresh, vibrant balance.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1.1 lb large pink shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Citrus

02 - 2 medium oranges, segmented
03 - 1 tsp orange zest
04 - 1 small pink grapefruit, segmented
05 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Cheeses

06 - 4 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
07 - 1.7 oz ricotta cheese

→ Vegetables & Garnish

08 - 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced into ribbons
09 - 1 small carrot, julienned
10 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, torn

→ Pantry

12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven broiler (grill) to high heat.
02 - Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté shrimp for 2 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - Gently toss orange and grapefruit segments with orange zest and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Steam zucchini ribbons and julienned carrot strips for 1–2 minutes until just tender. Arrange them on an oven-safe serving platter to form a base.
06 - Nestle sautéed shrimp and dressed citrus segments among the vegetables, layering to resemble a vibrant coral reef.
07 - Sprinkle grated Gruyère evenly over the arrangement and dot with small spoonfuls of ricotta cheese.
08 - Place the platter under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese bubbles and develops a light golden brown.
09 - Remove from the broiler, garnish with chopped chives and torn dill, drizzle remaining olive oil over the top, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but comes together in under 40 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your own dinner.
  • The warm cheese melting into cool citrus creates this unexpected moment of contrast that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • Naturally gluten-free and pescatarian without feeling like you're sacrificing anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip steaming the vegetables—raw vegetables against warm cheese creates a disappointing texture clash that even the most beautiful plating can't fix.
  • Broiler temperatures vary wildly, so stay in the kitchen; some broilers can brown cheese in 90 seconds while others take the full 3 minutes.
  • The shrimp must be fully cooled before you arrange the final platter, otherwise they'll continue cooking from residual heat and the citrus segments will release too much juice.
03 -
  • Segment your citrus the morning of cooking and store it in a container; it stays fresher and the flavors meld slightly while they sit.
  • Use a platter that's wide rather than deep—it lets the broiler heat reach everything evenly without any cold spots.
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