A delicious Venetian appetizer or second course, shrimp in saor are easy and quick to prepare. Saor originated as a preservation method, so preparing them at least the day before is a must to allow all the flavors to blend, resulting in a dish so good you’ll lick your lips. Of course, it’s dedicated to those who love onions, as they should always be abundant. Let’s get to work and prepare shrimp in saor together.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 12 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for preparing shrimp in saor
- 1.1 lbs shrimp tails
- 2 white onions
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 oz raisins
- 1 oz pine nuts
- to taste salt and pepper
- 3.4 fl oz white wine
- 1.7 fl oz white wine vinegar
- Half tablespoon sugar
Tools for preparing shrimp in saor
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Baking dish
Steps for preparing shrimp in saor
First, remove the shell from the shrimp and the black vein on the back as it might contain sand. Once cleaned, sauté them in a skillet with oil, salt, and pepper. Then place them in a baking dish in a single layer.
Slice the onions. Put them in a skillet with oil, salt, and pepper. Deglaze with white wine and vinegar and let them wilt, adding the sugar. At the end of cooking, add the raisins soaked in water and drained, and the pine nuts.
Cover the shrimp with the onions and let cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Storage
You can store the shrimp in the fridge for 4-5 days.
