December 15, 2022
Grilled Citrus-Prawn Lettuce Cups
This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood—try scallops or squid. Just be sure to stick to the 30-minute marinade in any case, since going longer can toughen the flesh. For vegans and plant based you can substitute for Tofu.
INGREDIENTS - 4 SERVINGS
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 13 cm lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 Thai chile, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled ginger
- 1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Cooked white rice, Little Gem lettuce leaves, sliced cucumber or julienned carrot, lime wedges, mint or basil sprigs, and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
METHOD
- Step 1 - Whisk shallot, lemongrass, chile, lime juice, orange juice, ginger, and salt in a small bowl. Reserve half of marinade for serving; cover and leave at room temperature until ready to use. Pour remaining marinade over prawn in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
- Step 2 - Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill prawn until lightly charred and cooked through, 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer prawn to a large bowl and toss with sesame oil; season with salt, if needed.
- Step 3 -Serve prawn with rice, lettuce, cucumber or carrot, lime wedges, mint or basil, sesame seeds, and reserved marinade for making lettuce cups.
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Ingredients 500g barramundi fillets 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup mixed olives, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp capers, drained Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Lemon wedges, to serve Instructions Prepare the Barramundi Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Pat the barramundi fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place them on a lined baking tray. 2. Make the Tomato & Olive Medley In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, capers, lemon zest, and half the parsley. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Roast and Serve Spoon the tomato and olive mixture over the fish. Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until the barramundi is opaque and flakes easily. Remove from the oven, garnish with the remaining parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve warm. Nutrition and Cooking Times Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes Nutrient Value per serve: Calories: 350kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Carbohydrates: 10g
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