Colatura di Gambero Rosso®
Colatura di Gambero Rosso® from Mazara del Vallo is an innovative food product, obtained by extracting the precious juices and roe contained in the shells and heads of the Mazara red prawn. It's ideal for stirring into pasta dishes, enhancing bruschetta, or gourmet pizzas. Originating from centuries-old maritime tradition, red shrimp colatura was used by fishermen to enhance soups and seafood dishes. Today, this condiment has been reinvented to bring the unique flavor of Mazara red shrimp directly to your kitchen.
The Sicilian company Lalaina s.r.l., founded by Maria Chiara Valdemone and Giuseppe Gaudioso, has revolutionized the seafood industry by patenting an innovative process for the production of Colatura di Gambero Rosso® from Mazara del Vallo. This project stems from the desire to enhance a precious and often overlooked resource: the shells and heads of the Mazara red shrimp. The shells are an extremely valuable resource because they capture all the authentic aroma and flavor. Colatura di Gambero Rosso® represents not only a gastronomic excellence, but also a concrete example of how innovation can promote sustainability, reducing waste and celebrating local resources. A gesture of love for the sea and for the future. Colatura di Gambero Rosso® from Mazara del Vallo, with its delicate flavor, evokes the authentic sweetness of the crustacean. Without any added salt, it offers a natural and refined taste, ideal for enhancing any dish.
Thanks to its culinary versatility, this unique ingredient is perfect for creating appetizers, fish-based first courses, and gourmet pizzas with an unmistakable seafood flavor. Simply add 2-3 tablespoons to season a first course, stir in a risotto, or flavor a seafood salad.
It can be used as a topping to transform bruschetta or pizza into an extraordinary gastronomic experience flavored with Mazara red shrimp.
Another highly regarded product is Gambero Rosso Butter Cream, made with high-quality butter from the Brazzale butter factory and Colatura di Gambero Rosso®, its grainiest part. This is an exclusive recipe in which Colatura di Gambero Rosso®, incorporated into the butter, is the true protagonist. The unmistakable, bold flavor of the eggs, combined with the creamy, delicate texture of the butter, creates an absolute harmony for the palate and a complete satisfaction for shellfish lovers. Extremely versatile, it is ideal spread on crostini, but also as a pasta sauce, a creamy addition to risotto, or as an accompaniment to fish main courses.
Its coral color adds a touch of originality and sophistication to any dish.
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