Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMassimo Ristorante3 Course Presto! Lunch Recipe

3 Course Presto! Lunch Recipe

Inspired by Massimo Ristorante
Time1h
Serves4

Make 3 Course Presto! Lunch Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Appetizer: Caprese Salad

Main Course: Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Dessert: No-Bake Chocolate Mousse

Method

Appetizer: Caprese Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Slice the fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes into thick slices.

  2. 2

    Layer the Salad

    On a serving plate, alternate layers of mozzarella and tomato slices. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.

  3. 3

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the layered salad.

  4. 4

    Season

    Sprinkle the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.

Main Course: Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

  2. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Cook Shrimp

    Add the large shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

  4. 8

    Add Lemon Flavor

    Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, and cook for an additional minute.

  5. 9

    Garnish

    Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Dessert: No-Bake Chocolate Mousse

  1. 10

    Melt Chocolate

    In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chopped dark chocolate until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

  2. 11

    Whip Cream

    In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  3. 12

    Mix Chocolate

    Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until combined.

  4. 13

    Beat Egg Whites

    In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  5. 14

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.

  6. 15

    Chill

    Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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