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Grilled Spot Prawns

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Grilled Spot PrawnsMarcus Nilsson

Simple preparations like this let the buttery flavor and langoustine-like texture of Santa Barbara spot prawns, a West Coast delicacy, shine. Feel free to substitute any jumbo American shrimp.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds head- and tail-on Santa Barbara spot prawns or jumbo shrimp
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons Pernod or ouzo
2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds, divided, plus 1 fennel bulb, very thinly sliced crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups (lightly packed) baby arugula
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a small knife or kitchen shears, butterfly shrimp from tail to base of head, leaving peel and head on; devein.

    Step 2

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; saut&eactue; until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in Pernod and 1 tablespoon fennel fronds. Season with salt and pepper. Add prawns; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally,for 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Prepare a grill to high heat. Grill prawns, brushing with marinade from bowl, until bright pink and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Mix sliced fennel bulb and arugula in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil over; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Arrange salad on a plate. Top with shrimp, garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fronds.

TagsShrimpShellfishSeafoodStarterMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeGrillingBon Appétit

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