24 (about 1kg) green king prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
Olive oil, for greasing
2 lemons, juiced
Salt & ground black pepper
1 quantity sweet chilli & mango mayonnaise
Method
Soak the skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain.
Carefully thread the prawns onto the skewers. Place in a large airtight container and keep in the fridge until needed.
Brush a barbecue plate with the oil to grease and preheat on medium-high. Drizzle the prawns with the lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook prawns on preheated barbecue for 2-3 minutes each side or until they change colour and are just cooked through. Serve immediately with sweet chilli & mango mayonnaise.
It is very easy to overcook jumbo prawns and jumbo shrimp. There is no difference between prawns vs shrimps in this regard! You want to serve the grilled prawns right at the moment when the jumbo prawns are just completely cooked and not leave the prawns cooking longer and longer. When jumbo shrimps and jumbo prawns are perfectly cooked they are still full of moisture and are plump and succulent and have just turned opaque.
The ease with which you can over-cook jumbo prawns is the down side of the fact that they are so incredibly quick and easy to cook. Just keep your eye on them so you don't ruin them by over-cooking the prawns on the grill!
Grilling Jumbo Prawns on the BBQ | When are they done?
So you have your jumbo prawns grilling on the barbeque on their skewers. How do you know when the prawns are grilled to perfection? Jumbo prawns and shrimp are cooked when the flesh has just turned white and just become firm. When grilling jumbo prawns on the barbeque (barbie) you have them conveniently right there in front of you and can see them go through the transformation from raw to cooked!
Grilling Jumbo Prawns on the BBQ |ShelL-On| When are they done?
If you are grilling jumbo prawns with the shell on, if will take a little experimentation and closer observation to see when the jumbo prawns are grilled to perfection, but it isn't hard. You'll have to rely less on looks and more on the texture and feel of the grilling prawns to judge when the prawns are grilled completely.
The trick is to grill the jumbo prawns until they become firm - and not any longer. You won't be able to see the flesh change in color inside the shell of the grilling…
Grilling Jumbo Shrimps on the BBQ | Avoid Overcooked Prawns
Perfectly cooked jumbo shrimps and jumbo prawns have only JUST turned opaque (the flesh of the shrimps has turned white and opaque) and they have JUST curled up in shape and become firm. Any cooking of your jumbo shrimps or prawns beyond this point is overcooking them and they will taste worse and worse. As you continue to cook or grill jumbo shrimps or jumbo prawns beyond this magic point of perfection they will start to curl up even tighter and tighter as they get tough in texture and lose…
A jumbo lobster is defined as a lobster weighing more than 2 1/2 pounds. Some jumbo lobsters weigh 5 pounds or more. Whole lobsters are purchase alive and should be cooked the day they are purchased. When looking for live lobsters, choose the lobsters that are lively. A lobster that shows little movement or reactions may not live until it is cooked.
Caring for the Live Lobster
Live lobsters may be stored in the refrigerator for several hours. Wrap the lobster with wet newspaper or paper towels. This will keep the lobster alive by keeping the gills moist and damp. Do not place the lobster in fresh water; this will kill it. If the lobster dies while in the refrigerator, cook the lobster immediately. If you purchase more than one lobster, be sure to wrap each lobster separately because they will fight if stored together.
Cooking the Lobster
Whole jumbo lobsters are cooked, alive, in stockpots filled with water. The lobster should be totally submerged in the water. Spices can be added to the water if desired. Cook the jumbo lobster for 8 minutes per pound or until the temperature of the lobster, internally, is 145 degrees F and the lobster shell is bright red and the meat pearly opaque.
Jumbo Lobster Tails
Jumbo lobster tails can be purchased fresh or frozen at many supermarkets. If purchased fresh, always ask how long the lobster tails have been in the case. Be sure the tails are stored on ice to ensure they have been kept chilled. Lobster tails can be boiled, grilled, oven-baked and broiled. Frozen lobster tails should thaw in the refrigerator. Cook the tails, in the shell until the shell turns a bright red, the meat turns opaque and a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Depending on the size of the tail and the cooking method, this can take from eight to 15 minutes.
Leftover Lobster
Fully cooked, leftover lobster meat does not require any further cooking to be safe to eat. Use leftover lobster in salads, stuffing or any dish that you wish to add a touch of class and special taste. Leftover lobster can also be used to make a sauce for steaks, pork chops, other seafood and vegetables.
Scallops are a type of shellfish, found in oceans all around the world. A delicious meat, scallops are very versatile as they can be sauteed, baked or deep fried, just to name a few. This recipe serves 2.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
4 giant (or jumbo) scallops
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup rosemary
1 lemon, halved
Step 1
Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
Step 2
Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of scallops.
Step 3
Place large skillet over high heat. Allow skillet to heat so that it's perfectly hot before you add scallops.
Step 4
Combine olive oil and rosemary into medium bowl and mix.
Step 5
Squeeze both lemon halves into oil and rosemary mixture. Stir well.
Step 6
Add scallops to oil mixture and move around until completely covered.
Step 7
Place scallops in skillet and cook, searing for 4 minutes on each side. When done, scallops will be crispy and brown on both sides, but soft and juicy in the middle.
Jumbo shrimp can be one of the easiest appetizers to prepare. On those hot days use a platter with a layer if ice on it, in the center have a small bowl with cocktail sauce. Arrange the shrimp in a way that makes it easy to pick up with your fingers. Have the shrimp tails going in the same direction and add a few lemon wedges around the perimeter of the plate. This will keep the shrimp cool and moist.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
water
salt
jumbo shrimp
lemon juice
lemon wedges
cocktail sauce
platter
Step 1:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a full boil.
Step 2:
Add Shrimp.
Step 3:
Bring back to a rolling boil.
Step 4:
Add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Step 5:
Boil for two minutes.
Step 6:
Remove shrimp from boiling water and plunge in ice water to stop the cooking process.
Step 7:
Chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy.
Tips And Warnings
Use tongs to remove shrimp from boiling water.
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Once cooked shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Be careful not to burn yourself with the boiling water.
Preheat oil to 350 degrees F. Peel and devein shrimp by cutting a slit on the shell along the back of shrimp and removing black ribbon. Season shrimp with rice wine and salt. Let sit about 20 minutes. Evenly dust each shrimp with cornstarch. Add shrimp to the frying basket and lower into oil. Fry 4 - 5 minutes or until shrimp have reached desired color and crispness. Let drain in the basket then pat dry with paper towels. Garnish with lettuce leaves and lemon slices.
Shrimp are defined by the amount of shrimp counted in a weight of one pound. To be classified as jumbo shrimp, the amount of shrimp needed to make one pound is 11 to 15 individual shrimps. Jumbo shrimp can be cooked by a variety of methods, with boiling being one of the more popular and quickest ways. Jumbo shrimp can be purchased whole, headless and deveined, or shelled and may be fresh or frozen.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
8 quart stockpot
Water
Seasonings (optional)
Large colander
Step 1
Fill an 8 quart or larger stockpot half full with water. Add seasonings if desired. Some possible seasonings include garlic and onion, prepared shrimp boil seasonings, and 1 cup beer or wine.
Step 2
Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium high heat.
Step 3
Place the prepared shrimp into the boiling water. The water will stop boiling at this point but will quickly return to a rolling boil.
Step 4
Cook until the outside of the shrimp turns pink and the center of the jumbo shrimp is milky white in color. This should take between three and five minutes.
Step 5
Drain the shrimp by pouring the shrimp and water through a large colander. The boiled jumbo shrimp is now ready to serve or be chilled for later.
Tips And Warnings
Overcooking jumbo shrimp causes them to be tough and rubbery in texture. Watch the shrimp closely as they cook, and remove from the boiling water as soon as the color changes occur.
Boiled jumbo shrimp can be served hot or cold and served with cocktail sauce, lemon juice or melted butter.
Chill boiled shrimp quickly by running the drained shrimp under cold water. Place them in the refrigerator immediately or serve over ice.
When buying fresh jumbo shrimp, use your nose to test for freshness. The shrimp should smell like the sea with no ammonia or other "off" odors.
This is a delicious herb marinated grilled jumbo shrimp recipe. The secret to grilling shrimp is to keep a close eye on them. Shrimp cook fast enough for you to keep the lid up and an eye on them at all times. Overcooked shrimp are rubbery so take them off the second they are done.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 shallot, diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Peel and de-vein shrimp and place in a resealable plastic bag. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour mixture pour over shrimp. Seal bag and allow to marinate for 2-4 hours. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Remove shrimp for bag and discard marinade. Place shrimp of grill and allow to cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and serve.
Jumbo shrimp can be one of the easiest appetizers to prepare. On those hot days use a platter with a layer if ice on it, in the center have a small bowl with cocktail sauce. Arrange the shrimp in a way that makes it easy to pick up with your fingers. Have the shrimp tails going in the same direction and add a few lemon wedges around the perimeter of the plate. This will keep the shrimp cool and moist.
Check out How to Buy, Clean, Peel and Devein Shrimp By e-Rambler. I found that eHow article to be very useful.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
water
salt
jumbo shrimp
lemon juice
lemon wedges
cocktail sauce
platter
Step 1
In a large pot, bring salted water to a full boil.
Step 2
Add Shrimp.
Step 3
Bring back to a rolling boil.
Step 4
Add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Step 5
Boil for two minutes.
Step 6
Remove shrimp from boiling water and plunge in ice water to stop the cooking process.
Step 7
Chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy.
Tips And Warnings
Use tongs to remove shrimp from boiling water.
Check out How to Buy, Clean, Peel and Devein Shrimp
e-rambler Member
By e-Rambler
Once cooked shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Be careful not to burn yourself with the boiling water.
