Grilled Scampi is a treat! What a perfect way to impress someone on a special day. This recipe is quick and easy method for cooking any shellfish, once you try it you may never use any other recipe again. Butter is the perfect pair for cooking succulent scampi meat.
Ingredients
For River Scampi
2
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River Scampi
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50gms
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Salted Butter
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1tsp
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Lime Zest
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to taste
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crushed black pepper
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to taste
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Salt
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For Salsa
1 large
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Onion
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1 Large
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Tomato
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1 Medium
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Raw mango
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1 tbsp
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Lime Juice
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2 tbsp
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Olive Oil
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1/2 Cup
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Coriender Leaves
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`2-3
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Green Chili
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to taste
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Salt
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Method
· For the Salsa; Chop Onion, tomato, chili, coriander, raw mango and mix in a medium bowl with olive oil and lime juice. Season with salt. Set aside at room temperature to allow the flavors to infuse.
· To cut the scampi in half lengthways, place the scampi on its back on a chopping board then using a heavy sharp knife, cut right through the center of the shell starting from the head to tail. Now turn the scampi around and continue the cut through the shell with kitchen knives. Now pull the two sides apart. Now clean and devein the scampi. You can also wash it under running cold water.
· In a small bowl, combine butter and lime zest. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
· Cover the fleshy side of the scampi with this lime butter mixture.
· Place the scampi flesh side down onto the pre-heated grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side on medium heat.
· Serve the grilled scampi immediately with a good portion of mango Salsa.
Tips
· Cooking any shellfish longer than recommended makes the meat tough, when properly cooked the meat is creamy white in color and shells are bright red.
· The cooking time for any shellfish depends on the density of meat and the type of shell. for e.g. the lobster cooks for seven minutes for the first pound and three minutes for each additional pound
· I have used a fresh river scampi for this recipe. If you have frozen fish, it should be defrosted in a refrigerator, this is the best way to defrost a shellfish or else you can also defrost it under cold running water.
