Warm Shrimp Tartare with La Flor de Málaga Olive Oil, “Sabor del Sur” Olives, Black Pepper and Didilo Flake Salt: A Valentine’s Day Recipe

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner on February 14th, we want to inspire you with culinary ideas designed to surprise and delight your favourite person. Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing a series of special, elegant, and easy-to-make recipes perfect for turning a lunch or dinner into a truly memorable experience.

We begin with this warm Shrimp Tartare, a delicate dish full of nuance that beautifully combines the sea’s freshness with premium-quality ingredients. The extra virgin olive oil from La Flor de Málaga, Sabor del Sur olives, and the finishing touch of our Didilo Black Peppercorn Grinder and Didilo Natural Flake Salt add character and balance to a creation ideal for such a special occasion.

This sophisticated, light, and flavourful starter will transform any table into a genuine gourmet restaurant experience.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 400 g raw, peeled shrimps
• La Flor de Málaga Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Sabor del Sur olives (to taste, green or marinated)
• Didilo Black Peppercorn Grinder (150 g PET mill)
• Didilo Natural Flake Salt Grinder (150 g PET mill)
• ½ ripe avocado
• Lemon zest
• Juice of half a lemon
• Chives or fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Preparing the Shrimps
   Start by chopping the shrimps into small, uniform pieces. For a slightly different and pleasant mouthfeel, you can warm them briefly: sauté for just 10 or 15 seconds in a pan with a few drops of La Flor de Málaga olive oil. The goal is to gently warm them, not fully cook them, to preserve their juicy, delicate texture.
2. Olive Preparation
   Finely chop the Sabor del Sur olives. This ingredient delivers a bold Mediterranean flavour that enhances the dish’s overall profile. Set aside until the final mixing stage.
3. Mixing the Ingredients

   
   In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimps, diced avocado, and chopped olives. Add a generous drizzle of La Flor de Málaga Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon zest, and a few drops of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Gently stir to marry the flavours without breaking up the components.

4. Gourmet Seasoning
   Now it’s time to give the dish its personality. Grind some Didilo black peppercorns directly over the mixture to add an aromatic, subtly spicy accent. Adjust the seasoning with Didilo Natural Flake Salt, which contributes a delicate crunch and a clean, balanced saltiness.
5. Presentation
   For an elegant finish, serve the tartare using a plating ring or on small tasting spoons. Drizzle a little extra La Flor de Málaga olive oil on top and add a few extra salt flakes to enhance the presentation. If desired, garnish with chopped chives or a fresh mint leaf.

Chef’s Tip

This tartare is the perfect proposal for celebrating Valentine’s Day: it balances simplicity with sophistication, freshness with flavour, and tradition with modernity. It’s a dish meant to be savoured slowly, where the exceptional quality of Aceites Málaga products becomes the true star.

Surprise your loved one, cook with care, and let the small details make all the difference.