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Butterfly Chili Lime Prawn Spedini with Raspberry Dipping Sauce

A fun citrus and spice twist on a beautifully butterflied prawn.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 5 people

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl For marinating shrimp
  • 1 Saucepan For preparing the raspberry dipping sauce
  • 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer For refining the dipping sauce
  • 1 Broiler Pan For cooking the shrimp evenly under the broiler
  • 20 Wooden skewers Ensure these are well-soaked to prevent burning

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 large limes juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 20 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp tails still attached
  • 20 wooden skewers
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 ounces fresh raspberries
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced

Instructions
 

  • Stir together the lime juice, chili oil, and sea salt in a mixing bowl until the salt dissolves. Cut the shrimp through the back vein nearly through to the other side, leaving the two sides attached. Toss the shrimp in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate 4 hours. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  • Make the raspberry dipping sauce by bringing the raspberry vinegar, sugar, and raspberries to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the raspberries have lost their form and turned into a sauce. Scrape the raspberry mixture into a fine mesh strainer, and allow any excess liquid to drip away. Discard the liquid, and place the pulp into a small bowl. Stir in the minced jalapeno peppers to complete the dipping sauce.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and thread one onto each soaked skewer. Wiggle the skewer through the shrimp so that the tails are pointing upwards. These should look like lollipops. Place the skewers onto a broiler pan.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until the shrimp start to look pink and a little toasty, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with the raspberry dipping sauce.

Notes

1. **Shrimp Butterflying:** Achieve a consistent 'butterfly' cut for even cooking and optimal presentation. Do not cut completely through. 2. **Marination:** Adhering to the 4-hour marination is crucial for infusing flavor and tenderizing the shrimp; avoid over-marinating, especially with citrus, as it can 'cook' the shrimp. 3. **Dipping Sauce Refinement:** Straining the raspberry sauce creates a silky, seedless texture, elevating its appeal. Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat levels. 4. **Broiling Precision:** Shrimp cook quickly. Keep a close eye to prevent overcooking, which leads to rubbery texture. The 'lollipop' presentation enhances the visual appeal.