Grilled Spot Prawns

Grilled Spot Prawns
Grilled Spot Prawns
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.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Carbohydrate 9 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 286 mg(95%)
  • Fat 19 g(30%)
  • Fiber 2 g(10%)
  • Protein 32 g(64%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(15%)
  • Sodium 1319 mg(55%)
  • Calories 359

Preparation Using a small knife or kitchen shears, butterfly shrimp from tail to base of head, leaving peel and head on; devein. 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. 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. Arrange salad on a plate. Top with shrimp, garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fronds.

Preparation Using a small knife or kitchen shears, butterfly shrimp from tail to base of head, leaving peel and head on; devein. 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. 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. Arrange salad on a plate. Top with shrimp, garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fronds.