Citrusy Ale Alaska Spot Prawns
Alaska spot prawns get a boost from this earthy and acidic marinade.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Marinade Time 12 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large Alaska Spot Prawns
- 1/2 cup IPA beer
- 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp minced grapefruit zest
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- kosher salt
- cracked black pepper
- 1-inch chive pieces
For the Citrus Relish
- 1 large ruby red grapefuit
- 1 navel orange
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp finely minced shallot
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced chives
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
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Marinate prawns Peel the shrimp leaving the tail on. In a bowl whisk together ale, mustard, garlic, grapefruit juice, vegetable oil, grapefruit zest, and chili. Pour over shrimp. Cover and refrigerate. Marinate for a minimum of 12 hours or up to 1 day. Skewer each prawn on a small wooden cocktail fork, curling into a circle. Place in a pan and refrigerate.
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Make relish Supreme the grapefruit and orange, catching juices in a bowl. Coarsely chop supremes and add to bowl. Mix in lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, chives, and salt.
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Grill prawns and serve Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grill and season prawns to taste with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Cook prawns for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until cooked through. To serve, top each prawn with some of the relish. Garnish with chives.
Notes
Recipe and image courtesy of www.alaskaseafood.org