Grilled Prawns with Cherokee and Oxheart Tomato Tartare
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This elegant grilled prawns with heirloom tomato tartare is a sophisticated celebration of seasonal produce. By combining meaty Oxheart tomatoes with the deep, smoky sweetness of Cherokee Purples, you create a vibrant base that perfectly complements the succulent, charred prawns. The tomatoes are carefully drained and pressed to concentrate their natural sugars, resulting in a clean, refreshing tartare that feels indulgent while remaining light.
As a heart-healthy starter or light lunch, this dish relies on high-quality olive oil and fresh aromatics rather than heavy fats for its impact. Ideal for summer entertaining, the tomato mounds can be prepared a couple of hours in advance, leaving you only the quick task of grilling the prawns before serving. It is a nutritious, protein-rich choice that brings a touch of Mediterranean flair to any dinner party.
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Ingredients for Grilled Prawns with Cherokee and Oxheart Tomato Tartare
2 Giant Oxheart tomatoes (about 350g total)
2 Cherokee Purple tomatoes (about 350g total)
1 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh opal or green basil plus additional whole leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Ligurian), divided, plus additional for brushing
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced shallot
6 uncooked unpeeled jumbo prawns (about 60g each), cut in half lengthwise through shell, deveined, shell still attached
How to make Grilled Prawns with Cherokee and Oxheart Tomato Tartare
Cut all tomatoes into 1/3-inch cubes; place in large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon fleur de sel; toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to strainer set over large bowl; let stand 45 minutes to drain well, tossing often. Transfer tomatoes to medium bowl; stir in chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and shallot. Season with fleur de sel and ground black pepper.
Line six 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups with plastic wrap, leaving long overhang. Fill each ramekin with scant 120ml tomato mixture; press to compact. Cover with plastic overhang, pressing firmly. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Open up plastic wrap on ramekins. Invert 1 ramekin onto each of 6 plates, releasing tomato mixture. Brush prawns with olive oil; sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Grill prawns, shell side down, 1 1/2 minutes. Turn prawns over and grill just until opaque in centre, about 1 1/2 minutes longer. Arrange 2 prawns halves atop tomatoes on each plate. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over tomatoes, garnish with whole basil leaves, and serve.
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17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine
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