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Grilled Prawns with Pistou

You can substitute 1 pound large shrimp with shells for the prawns.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup whole raw almonds
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
12 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges, for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 prawns, shells and heads intact

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toast the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet in oven, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely; coarsely chop.

    Step 2

    Process the almonds, basil, parsley, anchovies, and garlic in a food processor until combined. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup pistou for dipping.

    Step 3

    Heat a grill to medium-high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for just 3 to 4 seconds). Toss the prawns with the remaining pistou. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, about 2Ā 1/2 minutes per side; season with salt and pepper. Serve with the lemon wedges and reserved pistou for dipping.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright Ā© 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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