Mixed barbecued seafood with avocado and pine nut salad

Preparation time:
10 mins plus 30 mins marinating time
Cooking time:
5 mins
Makes:
4
Rating:
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Ingredients

600g calamari hoods, cleaned
4 juniper berries, crushed
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground blackpepper, to season
2 cups frisee lettuce or oak lettuce leaves
16 extra-large green king prawns
Olive oil cooking spray
2 avocados, flesh chopped
1 red onion, finely sliced
100g pine nuts, toasted
½ bunch mint, leaves picked
Notes

When buying calamari, choose small to medium hoods for the most tender result after cooking. To prevent your salad from going soggy, dress it just before you serve.

Method

1. Cut along 1 side of calamari hoods. Put on chopping board, with inside facing upwards. Using a small sharp knife, cut a fine crosshatch pattern, then cut into 4cm squares. Put in a large bowl with juniper berries, lemon zest and 100ml of the oil. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat barbecue grill to high. Drain calamari, add to grill and cook for 3 minutes or until curled and just firm. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and toss to combine.

3. Thread prawns onto metal skewers. Spray with oil, then add to grill and cook, turning several times, for 3 minutes or until pink and firm.

4. Meanwhile, combine avocado, onion, nuts and mint in a large bowl. Add remaining oil and lemon juice, season and toss to combine. Serve.

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