Brochette of prawns recipe

Name: Brochette of prawns recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Large courgettes, topped and tailed; 1 pinch Salt; 8 Fresh baby squid, each one no longer than 10cm, cleaned by the fishmonger; 12 Large, raw, preferably Saudi, prawns, thawed; 1 Lemon; 6 Large ripe plum tomatoes, blanched and skinned; 2 Large shallots, peeled and finely chopped; 1 Clove of garlic, peeled and minced; 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp Your best olive oil; 1 Small bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked and torn

Servings: persons

2 Large courgettes, topped and tailed
1 pinch Salt
8 Fresh baby squid, each one no longer than 10cm, cleaned by the fishmonger
12 Large, raw, preferably Saudi, prawns, thawed
1 Lemon
6 Large ripe plum tomatoes, blanched and skinned
2 Large shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1 Clove of garlic, peeled and minced
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp Your best olive oil
1 Small bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked and torn

1
Light the barbecue.
2
Slice the courgettes lengthways on a mandolin into thin, 2mm-thick slices.
3
Sprinkle with salt and leave to disgorge in a colander for half an hour or so.
4
To make the sauce vierge, separate the tomato flesh from the seeds and pulp and discard the latter.
5
Cut the flesh into neat 1cm dice and combine with the shallots in a mixing bowl.
6
Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
7
Leave for 15 minutes to encourage the salt to get to work with the toms.
8
Add a good slug of olive oil and the torn basil.
9
Adjust the seasoning and reserve at room temperature.
10
Dry the courgettes on absorbent kitchen paper and roll them up into tight coils.
11
Fold each squid in half.
12
Thread the folded squid, the courgette coils and the prawns on to the skewers evenly.
13
Don't worry unduly if there is an uneven number of courgettes.
14
Season the brochettes with salt and pepper just prior to grilling.
15
Place them without any oil on to the barbecue and cook until pleasantly charred all over - about 5 minutes in total.
16
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with olive oil and lemon juice.
17
Serve with the sauce vierge and perhaps some couscous, or a cold rice or pasta salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Large courgettes, topped and tailed, 1 pinch Salt, 8 Fresh baby squid, each one no longer than 10cm, cleaned by the fishmonger, 12 Large, raw, preferably Saudi, prawns, thawed, and more.

Yes, Brochette of prawns recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!