LIME AND GINGER GRILLED PACIFIC SPOTTED PRAWNS with cilantro-garlic butter
Serves 4
The horseradish in the prawn marinade gives it a little kick, along with the garlic and ginger. The pineapple juice in the cilantro-garlic butter adds a sweet and tangy aspect. Ideal accompaniments include quinoa and fresh asparagus.
24 prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp. pineapple juice 2 tbsp. heavy cream 2 tbsp. lime juice 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 tbsp. horseradish 1 tbsp. minced ginger 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Marinade 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tbsp. minced garlic
Cilantro-garlic butter 1/2 tbsp. peanut oil 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 tbsp. minced shallots 2 tbsp. white wine
Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender. Marinate prawns for up to 2 hours. Meanwhile, prepare cilantro-garlic butter: Lightly brown garlic and shallots in peanut oil. Add wine and pineapple juice and reduce slightly. Add cream and lime juice and reduce until almost dry. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cilantro. Grill or broil prawns until just done, about 3 minutes on each side. Place on a plate and spoon cilantro-garlic butter sauce over prawns.
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May/June 2022
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