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Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail
Grilled Lamb Chops with Sweet/Sour Marinade
Grilled Potatoes and Carrots Dijon
Cooking time: 40 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
We cooked the shrimp ahead to make this starter a snap. Both the lamb and vegetables are grilled, making this a very easy dinner from the grill.....
Shrimp (Prawn) and Avocado Salad
Total time: 10 minutes
In Ireland they call this 'Mary Rose' sauce - haven't a clue why, but it's simple and delicious; different than the traditional American version of ketchup and horseradish. I added the capers. You'll need a bit more time if you have to clean the shrimp - another 10 - 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 6oz (180gr) cleaned shrimp
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 avocado
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- lettuce for 2 small salads
- handful fresh basil
- Sauce:
- 4 tbs (2oz, 60gr) mayonnaise
- 2 tbs (1oz, 30ml) ketchup - hot or Mexican ketchup is good
- 1 tbs capers, chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions:
- Clean shrimp if necessary. Heat oil, soy sauce in a medium nonstick skillet.
- Add shrimp and stir-fry quickly, until just opaque.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare lettuce.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
- Slice avocado.
- Arrange lettuce on 2 plates.
- Add avocado slices, tomatoes, shrimp and basil.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, soy sauce, capers and garlic powder.
- Spoon sauce over and serve.
Lamb Chops with Rosemary, Sweet and Sour Marinade
Total time: 30 minutes
The Sweet and Sour comes from the marmalade and the vinegar... It's closer to the original Chinese sauce than what one finds on American 'Chinese' buffets.
Ingredients:
- 4 - 6 center-cut lamb chops, depending on size
- 2 tbs oil
- 2 tbs soy sauce
- 2 tbs sherry vinegar
- 2 tbs orange (or lemon) marmalade
- 2 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tbs chopped rosemary or 1 1/2 tsp dried
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Instructions:
- Put all ingredients (except lamb) into a small bowl and whisk well.
- Spoon over lamb chops and set aside for 15 - 30 minutes.
- Cook on barbecue grill for 2 - 5 minutes per side depending on thickness and desired degree of doneness (I don't know if that is a word - but you get the idea).
- Baste once with any remaining sauce.
- We do ours on a hot grill 2 minutes per side for medium rare. When you think they might be close take one off, cut into center and peak. You can always put them back on to cook more - you cannot undo... When done to your liking remove from heat and serve.
- Or you can sauté in a hot nonstick skillet for about the same amount of time.
Grilled Carrots and Potatoes Dijon
Total time: 35 minutes
Dijon-style mustard lends a bite to these roasted vegetables, not much.... Just a little, to make them interesting. They can be done on the barbecue or in the oven; either way, stir them once or twice.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 - 3 carrots
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbs fresh thyme substitute 1 tsp dried
Instructions:
- Cut potatoes in 4ths the long way and then in thirds the short way.
- Peel carrots then cut in thirds the short way, then each length in half.
- Put remaining ingredients into medium bowl and mix well - it will get thick.
- Add potatoes, carrots and toss well to coat.
- Now you have two choices: you can put them in the oven on a baking sheet with lip (trusty round pizza pan) and bake at 400F (200C) for 35 minutes, or put them in an old 'for barbecue only' metal pan and cook over direct heat on the barbecue, stirring frequently until brown and done, 20 - 25 minutes or over indirect heat for 35 - 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove and serve.
Cooking Schedule: 40 minutes for menu |
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