GRILLED SPOT PRAWNS

Grilled Spot Prawns image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds head- and tail-on Santa Barbara spot prawns or jumbo shrimp
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons Pernod or ouzo
2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds, divided, plus 1 fennel bulb, very thinly sliced crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups (lightly packed) baby arugula
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Using a small knife or kitchen shears, butterfly shrimp from tail to base of head, leaving peel and head on; devein.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; saut&eactue; until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in Pernod and 1 tablespoon fennel fronds. Season with salt and pepper. Add prawns; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally,for 30 minutes.
Prepare a grill to high heat. Grill prawns, brushing with marinade from bowl, until bright pink and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Mix sliced fennel bulb and arugula in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil over; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange salad on a plate. Top with shrimp, garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fronds.