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Tartlet with North Sea Shrimp, Tarragon and Passion Fruit

A refined appetizer where classic North Sea shrimp shine in a modern presentation. The crispy tartlet is filled with creamy tarragon crémeux and airy passion foam. A dish that comes into its own perfectly as a luxury amuse-bouche or fresh appetizer. Developed by chef Leon Vermaire of Restaurant Katseveer.
Ingredients
(for ±6 tartlets)
Tartlet Dough
160 grams flour
15 grams egg yolk
60 grams cold water
20 grams olive oil
10 grams sugar
3 grams salt
Tarragon Crémeux
2 bunches tarragon
150 grams milk
4 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
100 grams sugar
3 grams gelatin (soaked in cold water)
140 grams butter
Passion Fruit Foam
80 grams vegan cream (Risso)
200 grams passion fruit coulis
4 grams gelatin (soaked in cold water)
Finishing
100 grams North Sea shrimp
Edible violets (optional)

Description
Making the Tartlet
- Mix all ingredients into a smooth dough.
- Wrap in plastic film and let rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Roll out the dough to 1.5 millimeter thickness.
- Place between two tartlet molds, press firmly.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 160°C. Let cool.
Preparing Tarragon Crémeux
- Heat the milk to 80°C.
- Roughly chop the tarragon and blend with the warm milk.
- Add eggs and egg yolks, blend again.
- Strain the mixture into a heat-resistant bowl.
- Heat to 67°C, then stir in the butter and soaked gelatin until everything is well incorporated.
- Let set for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Making Passion Fruit Foam
- Heat half of the coulis to 50°C and dissolve the soaked gelatin in it.
- Mix with the remaining coulis and vegan cream.
- Pour into a whipped cream dispenser, pressurize with 2 cartridges.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Presentation
- Fill the tartlet with a layer of tarragon crémeux (using a piping bag).
- Place the North Sea shrimp in a circle with tails up and facing inward.
- Fill the center with the passion fruit foam.
- Finish with a violet for beautiful presentation.
Enjoy your meal!
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