Seafood is a true delicacy, and what better way to enhance its natural flavors than by preparing it in a wood-fired oven or on the barbecue? In this article, the gourmet team at My Barbecue offers two exquisite recipes: a seafood platter cooked in a wood-fired oven and seafood skewers on the barbecue .
Whether you're passionate about outdoor cooking or simply love the rustic charm of a wood-fired oven, these recipes are sure to satisfy your culinary cravings. Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your guests with these flavorful and refined dishes!
Seafood platter cooked in a wood-fired oven
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Recipe ingredients:
- 500g of mussels
- 500g of clams
- 300g of shrimp
- 4 large squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 2 lemons, cut into quarters
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
Preparing this seafood recipe in a wood-fired oven:
- Preheating the wood-fired oven:
- Light the fire in the wood-fired oven at least 1 hour before starting to cook to allow the oven to heat up properly.
- Once the flames are out and the embers are glowing red, make sure the internal temperature is around 220-250°C. Use a thermometer to check the temperature if necessary.
- Seafood preparation:
- Rinse the mussels and clams under cold water, removing any debris and broken shells.
- Arrange the mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari rings in a large baking dish.
- Add the lemon wedges around the seafood.
- Seasoning:
- In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, chopped parsley, white wine, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pour this marinade over the seafood, making sure to coat it well.
- Cooking :
- Place the dish in the preheated wood-fired oven.
- Let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking for even cooking.
- The seafood is ready when the mussels and clams are open and the squid and shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve :
- Serve the seafood hot, accompanied by slices of toasted baguette to enjoy the sauce.
A gourmet tip and trick:
- To add an extra touch of smoke, place some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary on the coals before putting the dish in the oven. This will infuse the seafood with a delicious smoky flavor.
BBQ seafood skewers
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Recipe ingredients:
- 300g of large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 300g of scallops
- 2 squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 red onion, cut into squares
- 2 lemons, cut into quarters
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bunch of fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers (previously soaked in water)
Preparation of this barbecued seafood recipe:
- Preparation of ingredients:
- In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, chopped coriander, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Add the shrimp, scallops and squid rings to the bowl and mix well to coat them in the marinade.
Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Assembling the skewers:
- On wooden skewers, alternate pieces of shrimp, scallops, squid, peppers and onions. Finish each skewer with a lemon wedge.
- Preparing the barbecue:
- Preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat. Make sure the grill is clean and lightly oiled to prevent the skewers from sticking.
- Cooking the kebabs on the BBQ
- Place the skewers on the hot barbecue.
Cook for approximately 10-12 minutes, turning the skewers halfway through for even cooking. The seafood should be opaque and cooked through, and the vegetables lightly charred.
- Serve :
- Serve the kebabs hot, accompanied by a green salad or pilaf rice for a complete meal.
A gourmet tip and trick:
To prevent wooden skewers from burning on the barbecue, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using them. You can also add a touch of smoke by adding some water-soaked wood chips to the barbecue coals.