As we prepare to fire up the barbeque for leisurely Summer entertaining, nothing screams luxury more than seafood grilled to perfection.
Aussies love their seafood from prawns and scallops to bugs, lobsters and whole fish – it is not hard to whip up a sensational grill session without the time, hassle and budget blowout. Here are five seafood recipes to add to your entertaining repertoire that definitely bring the wow factor, without the dollars:
Elevate your next grill game with these BBQ prawn skewers, served with a harissa and maple butter dip. King prawns are coated in a rich blend of melted butter, smoky harissa paste, tangy lime juice and pure maple syrup. A squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley completes the dish – the grilled prawns are bursting with sweet, smoky and citrusy notes making them a guaranteed fan favourite at any BBQ spread.
The perfect starter to any Summer meal, these delicious oysters are topped with Worcestershire sauce, pure maple syrup, tabasco sauce and smoked streaky bacon.
If you really want to impress this festive season, look no further than this ultimate seafood platter with maple-glazed lobster, juicy prawns, fresh oysters and delicate smoked salmon, along with maple dipping sauces. This delicious mix is a feast for the eyes and palate, the dips complement the natural sweetness of the seafood and work perfectly with any fish or shellfish choices.
Treat family and friends to this show-stopping BBQ snapper, complete with a delicious lemongrass, maple and chilli dressing. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity – score the whole snapper with several diagonal cuts and lightly season with sea salt. While firing up the grill, prepare the dressing by blitzing the ingredients, then pour into a saucepan to simmer.
Grill the snapper until the skin is golden and crispy and serve with the sweet and spicy dressing, crispy fried onions, fresh coriander and lime wedges. Whether you are barbequing for a special occasion or a relaxed weekend, this grilled snapper will be the centrepiece of any table.
The sweet meat of Moreton Bay bugs is complemented by the rich taste of pure maple syrup and garlic butter for the ultimate main that screams luxury but can be achieved on a budget. This recipe calls for the bugs to be boiled in salted water first and then cooked in the oven topped with the maple garlic butter – the dish can be just as easily replicated on the barbeque, or even around a camp fire.
