Yet another Indian spice inspired dish. I made these nibblers for my wine and cheese party. Plump, giant prawns (about 8 per pound) marinated with a paste of ginger, coriander, garlic and olive oil. Since I've been quite nostalgic for Summertime barbecues, I turned to the next best thing by throwing them under the broiler for a few minutes. It gives it a nice char in all the right places. Don't be surprised if the next few posts involve broiling.
Since I had an Indian spice inspired shrimp, it only made sense to do the same to the rest of the dish. I had chosen polenta for the second element of the dish. One carb and one protein. Besides the normal yummy butter and cream, I also gave the polenta a dose of coconut milk, tamarind paste and turmeric. I love the way the turmeric in the polenta transforms it from a baby chick-a-dee yellow to an electrifying, florescent shade. Just pops off the plate.
8 Comments
Help Me Rhonda
14 Apr 2008 04:04 pm
Oh my gosh does that make my month water! How do you come up with such tasty looking meals?
Mexid Cocktail
14 Apr 2008 04:04 pm
My favorite appetizer is a prawns in a marscapone cheese and herb sauce polenta, yours looks tastier. : p
Purplesque
14 Apr 2008 07:04 pm
[this is good] Gorgeous, as always.
lilythelily
14 Apr 2008 10:04 pm
Beautiful colors! Definitely perfect for the spring season.
sutherland
14 Apr 2008 10:04 pm
[this is good] This must be your delightful rendition of Shrimp & Grits!
MoOgooGuypAN
16 Apr 2008 01:04 pm
[das ist gut] I love prawns. I remember when I was little, we went prawning spearing up in the mountains. Came back with a bucket full and through them in the wok with some oil and garlic. Wow, was that delish.
julie
16 Apr 2008 03:04 pm
lol… thanks, Help me Rhonda. I have nothing to do with the ideas. It’s all up to the brain in my stomach.:)
julie
16 Apr 2008 03:04 pm
Spearing?!? Oh wow how cool. That’s some fresh shrimp!
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