MiNDFOOD (New Zealand)

Burrata Grilled Scampi with Pickled Cucumber & Tarragon Salad

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Serves 4

1 tbsp caster sugar

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced

1 telegraph cucumber, peeled and sliced

8 x 120g green scampi, cleaned and butterflie­d 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

200g burrata, torn

¼ cup each tarragon and parsley leaves

¼ cup extra virgin oil, extra

Lemon wedges, to serve

Place the sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Take off the heat, pour into a large bowl and refrigerat­e until cold. Add the cucumbers, gently toss to combine and refrigerat­e for 10 minutes.

Preheat grill to high. Line a large baking tray with foil. Arrange the scampi on the tray. Mix to combine the oil, garlic and season with salt and pepper. Spoon over the scampi and dot with burrata.

Place under the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden.

Meanwhile, place the herbs and oil in a small food processor, season and blend until smooth.

Strain the cucumber from pickling liquid and divide between plates.

Top with scampi and drizzle with oil and lemon wedges, to serve.

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