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Grilled Prawns with Chermoula
Type of dish: Fish
Number of persons: 4
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Cooking time: 30 |

Preparation time: 30 |

Temperature: 200

What do you need?

For the prawns:

  • 12 large, raw prawns (whole, with head and shell)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • Juice and rasp of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 metal or wooden skewers (if wooden, first soak in water for 30 minutes)

For the Chermoula Sauce:

  • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander seed
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra spice)
  • Juice and rasp of 1 lemon
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation method

For the Chermoula Sauce:

  1. Chermoula preparation: Combine the chopped cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin powder, paprika, coriander seeds, chili flakes, lemon juice and zest in a bowl.
  2. Making emulsion: Slowly add the olive oil while stirring until a smooth, slightly thick sauce forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

For the prawns:

  1. Marinate: Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the prawns and make sure they are well coated with the marinade. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes.
  2. Preparing skewers: Skewer the prawns lengthwise on the skewers.

Grilling on The Bastard:

  1. Barbecue Preparation: Heat The Bastard to a direct heat of about 200°C.
  2. Grilling prawns: Place the prawns on the grill and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until the shells are bright orange and slightly charred and the meat is firm and opaque.
  3. Add chermoula: Once the prawns come off the grill, immediately baste them with some of the chermoula sauce to enhance the flavors.

Serving:

  1. Dressing: Place the impaled prawns on a large platter. Garnish with additional cilantro or parsley and serve the remaining chermoula sauce separately.
  2. Recommendation: Pair the prawns with a fresh salad and crusty bread to dip the sauce on.

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