- 3/4 lb prawns, peeled and deveined, about 16 medium-sized
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or fresh minced garlic
- A few tablespoons of olive oil
- Chili flakes, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat (I used a medium grain which takes a bit longer to cook)
- 1/2 cup pasta, cut into 1-inch pieces (I used Barilla multi-grain pasta)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups stock (chicken or vegetable, your choice)
- 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- For garnish, chopped fresh chives, toasted pumpkin seeds, toasted cashews
Joyti says
I can’t do shrimp or shellfish for health reasons either – due to allergies (not mine). This looks SO elegant and delicious. I’m getting quite into sumac too, so it sounds just wonderful.
Cherine says
A gorgeous dish!
tasteofbeirut says
This is a delightful meal, perfect for a warm day, light and nutritious and full of flavor.
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says
Jean – this looks and sounds supreme! Very healthy and tasty too – that is the winning combination. I have yet to cook with Sumac – now I need to explore using this. Love Mendacino – did you guys fly? I am always amazed by the pure gold building that you see while flying over to Mendacino. Hope you have a great weekend and look forward to getting together soon! Happy Thursday!
lemonsandanchovies says
Oh, you’re talking about that Buddhist temple, right? It’s quite an amazing sight. We did fly but it was a very short trip.
Lisa, I think you’ll enjoy cooking with sumac–it works so well on a lot of things.
Yes, we need to get together soon. 🙂
torviewtoronto says
healthy looks delicious
Chef Dennis says
what a perfect meal going into the warmer weather! I love the bulgar pilaf, especially with the bits of pasta added in!
I can’t wait for our fresh produce to start, I do miss really good jersey tomatoes!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful healthy dish with us, and my neighbors have been benefiting from my baking, I just don’t need all those extra calories…sigh
Cheers
Dennis
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
This is just the kind of summer dish that I love! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Ky Foley says
Wow! What a perfect meal! And perfect photos I feel like I’m really there! Thanks so much for sharing, great recipe! =]
Saeng says
You really know how to make me get so hungry!!!
sippitysup says
My partner is like your husband. I try and keep the meals geared to foods that won’t elevate his levels, but sometimes…. GREG
Jill@MadAboutMacarons says
Well I don’t know about the cholesterol level but my adrenalin level has gone up for a start just staring at these gorgeous photos! Looks stunning, healthy and full of flavours. I really have to look out this sumac!
Belinda @zomppa says
Too bad he can’t have too much of this…I’m glad to help out, you know.
lemonsandanchovies says
Belinda, I’ll let you know the next time I make these prawns at home! 🙂
Soma says
Glad to be connected with you via twitter:)
I am not happy that I visited you at this hour and on this post, for I am starving! and craving this. ALL my favorite things are in here. I could have prawns 365 days a year and can’t get enough of sumac or bulgar. My goodness, i can actually hear my tummy sing at the thought of this meal. Have to do something similar for next week’s meal. Splendid.
lemonsandanchovies says
Yes, Soma, likewise. 🙂 So glad you liked everything here–that’s awesome! 🙂
rebecca says
first class recipe and cool I now have another way to use Sumac 🙂 my hubby’s lipids are not great also genes 🙁
Feast on the Cheap says
This spread looks like it could’ve been plucked from my table – I love this meal. The perfect warm weather dinner. And that glass of wine is calling my name…
A little bit of everything says
hubby would eat shellfish every day of the year is I cook it.
I rarely eat fish and almost never shellfish, but I have to say your skewers with the marinated shrimp tempts me.
I love bulgur, actually prefer it to rice since I find it sweeter and easier to cook.
your whole meal looks perfect, thanks for sharing Jean
Kita says
I never knew shellfish was high in cholesterol! Im going to have to make sure that my dad knows (not that he watches what he eats at all). These skewers do look rather tasty!
skip to malou says
I used to not care for shellfish but when I got older, I loved them… BUT here’s the kicker I should be watching my cholesterol already at this time.. sigh! and oh I should follow your lead that I should start giving to my neighbors when I have some baked goodies instead of putting it around my waist haha.
Loved your combo meal… makes me want to have it for this weekend.
Ray says
Oh wow! I can’t stop staring at those prawns and tomatoes. This dish is amazingly beautiful and delicious looking. Thank you for sharing.
Hester Casey - Alchemy says
What a beautiful Summery dish! The bulgur pilaf is the perfect side for the prawns. Lovely presentation too.
Krissyp says
An absolute beautiful dish. I am craving big juicy Jersey tomatoes now! I’m a Marylander now so I have the shrimp covered, just need some gorgeous tomatoes. There is a little stand on the way to the beach where I load up, warmer days can’t get here quick enough! Thanks for sharing.
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
Hi Jean! I MUST cook this whole meal. Both prawns and pilaf look amazing and it looks soooo good. Your photography is very beautiful too, but I know it’s not just because of the picture! I love how you prepared the shrimp. One question – where can I find sumac? Like whole foods or some Asian store or even American store?? Looking forward to try this! Very soon!
Rufus' Food and Spirit Guide says
This whole recipe looks great, but those tomatoes are really killing me!
Stephanie @ okie dokie artichokie says
Wow, talk about the money shot! :-p I love those pictures of the skewered shrimp and the rice and wine in the background. So beautiful and totally captures the essence of the moment. Love it. I just cooked with shrimp today, too. So simple but such the delicacy!
BTW, did you plant your tomatoes yet? LOL…it just snowed here in MI two days ago so I may have to wait a bit longer. Grrr…
gastroveggie says
I love bulgur pilaf and prawns but never thought of serving them together… Thanks for sharing this brilliant combination!
BTW your the photos are gorgeous.
rsmacaalay says
Wow they look so mouthwatering! I love seafood.
Raymund
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