Skewered Grilled Spot Prawns
Skewered Grilled Spot Prawns :
Savour the essence of the West Coast with our Grilled B.C. Spot Prawns on skewers – succulent and perfectly charred. Paired with the exquisite Roasted Pineapple Salsa, a blend of roasted pineapple, sweet white onion, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro, this dynamic duo captures the vibrant flavours of West Coast cuisine.
Ingredients:
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Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
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Olive oil
Method:
- Devein and peel the B.C. Spot Prawns, leaving the tails intact. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Skewer the prawns through the tail, ensuring they're straight and secure on the wooden skewers. Thread 1 Prawn onto each skewer.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the skewered prawns lightly with Olive Oil.
- Grill the prawns for about 2-3 minutes per side until they're pink and slightly charred. Avoid overcooking to maintain their tenderness.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately with Roasted Pineapple Salsa (Recipe Below)
Roasted Pineapple Salsa:
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon roasted white sesame seeds
Salsa Ingredients:
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1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
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1 small white sweet onion finely chopped.
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1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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juice of 1-2 limes
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1 tablespoon honey
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olive oil for roasting
Salsa Method:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Prepare the Pineapple: Cut the Pineapple into small chunks. Spread the Pineapple chunks evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased
Drizzle the Honey and a little Olive Oil over the Pineapple chunks. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the Pineapple starts to caramelize and turn golden brown. Allow it to cool
Prepare the Salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted pineapple, finely chopped Onion, Jalapeño Peppers, and Chopped Cilantro
Squeeze the juice of 1-2 Limes over the Salsa, Season with Salt and Pepper
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined and Chill