Fresh Pasta
Gnocchi with pesto and burrata
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Shrimp Curry
recipe by
Maurizio Pigliacampi
Curry Shrimp: An Exotic Touch in Italian Gourmet Cuisine
Even though curry belongs to distant lands, this dish finds its ideal connection in the Italian tradition thanks to its preparation technique, which elevates simple ingredients through a refined management of aromas. The mastery of the soffritto, the millimetric control of cooking times, and the enhancement of the raw ingredient—whether the crustacean’s flesh or the sweetness of the scallion—fully reflect the gourmet approach à l’italiana: transforming a “delightful appetizer” into a complete sensory experience. It is the perfect encounter between exploratory curiosity toward new flavors and the technical precision that every true food lover looks for in their dish.
ingredients
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Tomato Puree
400 grams
Details
Thick and velvety tomato puree, perfect for lovers of quick and flavorful sauces. Suitable for fast cooking or to be used directly on pasta, thanks to its smooth and well-strained consistency.Made exclusively from tomatoes grown in Puglia, ripened under the…
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Wild chives
8 pieces
Details
Wild chives are one of the most elegant herbs in the kitchen: delicate, fresh, and able to give dishes character without overpowering their flavors. Appreciated for centuries and likely originating somewhere between Europe and Asia, they are today used mainly…
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fine whole sea salt
To Taste
preparation
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1
Aromatic Soffritto:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the 8 previously sliced scallions and let them soften.
Add the 4 teaspoons of curry powder and toast them in the butter for about 30–60 seconds, stirring continuously to release the aromas without burning them. -
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Sauce Cooking:
Add the tomato pulp.
Continue cooking for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally so that the curry flavor distributes evenly throughout the tomato.
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Finishing:
Add the shrimp and cook for another 5 minutes.
Check for salt and serve immediately, ideally accompanied by garlic croutons for a contrast in textures.
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Tips for Success
Curry powder management: Toasting the curry powder in the butter is the secret to making the dish more aromatic.
Fresh shrimp: If you choose to use whole fresh shrimp, remember to pre-cook them in boiling water for 2 minutes before shelling them, to keep them succulent.
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