Shellfish: either you are allergic to them or you love them. Whether baked, fried or grilled, any type of seafood is a hearty meal when cooked correctly. Fish, crab, shrimp, and other shellfish are great on the grill, so the next time you’re hosting a barbecue, try these delicious seafood dishes!
Pineapple and Salmon Festival
What do you need:
- 4 salmon fillets with skin
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/4 onion, chopped
- Juice of 3 limes, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Combine pineapple, onion, juice of 1 lime, cilantro, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside. Combine juice of 2 limes, oil, and honey in a bowl. Brush fillets with mixture then cook on a preheated grill over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let cool for a few minutes before serving with the pineapple mixture.
Grilled Shrimp Surprise Pack
What do you need:
- 3/4 kilo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 kilogram Red Bliss potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 smoked sausages, thinly sliced
- 2 ears of corn, cut crosswise into 4 pieces
- 1 lemon, cut into thin wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Prepare heavy duty aluminum foil. Divide shrimp, potatoes, sausage, corn and garlic into 4 sheets. Place 1 tablespoon of butter on each, drizzle with olive oil, then season with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper. Top each mixture with lemon slices and parsley. Fold the foil over the mixture to create a packet, then cook on a preheated grill on high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve immediately.
Quick Grilled Lemon Squid
What do you need:
- 1/2 kg squid, cleaned and sliced lengthwise to open flat
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Lemon slices to decorate
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl then toss the calamari into the mixture to coat. Thread onto skewers (string the tentacles onto separate skewers if the squid is large), then cook on a preheated grill over high heat until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter, top with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
These delicious grilled seafood dishes are sure to make your meal more satisfying!
