Mexican Cooking

Shrimp Wrapped with Jamón ConsorcioSerrano Taco with Avocado-Cilantro Sauce and Macha Honey, paired with a Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva

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Cava Reserva is aged for a minimum of 18 months adding depth, aroma and complexity, with abundant bubbles and a pleasant freshness.

20 minutes

Difficulty

1 Person

Jamón ConsorcioSerrano adds savory crunch and elegance; the shrimp brings that delicate sweetness from the sea; and the avocado-cilantro sauce cools it down with a creamy touch. Then comes the final kiss: spicy macha honey and microgreens (or cilantro) to wake up your palate. Best enjoyed with a glass of Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva.

Ingredients

3 small flour tortillas

9 fresh white shrimp, peeled and deveined

9 thin slices of Jamón ConsorcioSerrano

Broccoli microgreens, to taste

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the avocado-cilantro sauce:

1 ripe Hass avocado

2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

¼ cup fresh cilantro

1 tbsp lime or lemon juice

1 small garlic clove

1 tsp olive oil

Salt to taste

For the macha honey:

1 tbsp salsa macha (or to taste, depending on heat level)

2 tbsp agave honey

Instructions

For the avocado sauce: blend the avocado, yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Keep chilled until ready to use.

For the macha honey: mix the honey with the salsa macha until fully combined. Taste to ensure the heat level won’t overpower the wine pairing.

For the shrimp: wrap each shrimp with a slice of jamón.

In a hot skillet with a bit of olive oil, sear the wrapped shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and the ham is crispy.

To assemble the tacos: warm the tortillas on a griddle or skillet until hot and lightly toasted.

Immediately spread a base of the avocado sauce on each tortilla.

Add three shrimp per taco, drizzle with a bit of macha honey, and finish with broccoli microgreens.

Serve immediately accompanied by a glass of Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva. Cheers!

DOREEN COLONDRES (@doreencolondres)

Passionate about conscious cooking and holistic wellbeing, she has built a career that combines gastronomy, lifestyle and communication. As a chef and content creator, she has shared her vision through digital platforms and audiovisual projects, connecting with a community that seeks to eat better without complications.

Appointed by the European Union as ambassador for our new educational campaign, with the aim of training professionals, consumers and students about the prestigious food regions and Cavas of D.O. Cava and Jamón ConsorcioSerrano, a recognition that reinforces her commitment to the dissemination of quality gastronomy.

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