Summer BBQ Favourites with Salted Herbs from Bas-Saint-Laurent

An original recipe from Stéphanie Ross
Photo credit: Nathalie Charron

A simple recipe that’s perfect for summer BBQs!

crackers

Preparation

30 min

Cooking

On BBQ

Ingredients

For the grilled vegetables

PREPARING THE RICE AND SHRIMP

  • 1⅓ cups basmati rice
  • 32 raw shrimp (21/25 size), peeled with tails on
  • 1 tbsp vegetable cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 tsp Dehydrated Salted Herbs from Bas-Saint-Laurent
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

For the grilled vegetables

  1. Preheat the barbecue to medium heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini and onions. Add the oil, Salted Herbs and black pepper, then toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
    Transfer the vegetables to a BBQ grill pan or grilling basket and cook until tender and nicely charred.

PREPARING THE RICE AND SHRIMP

  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add the shrimp. Add the oil, maple syrup, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, Salted Herbs and black pepper, then gently toss to coat evenly.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto bamboo or wooden skewers (4 shrimp per skewer).
  4. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are fully cooked.
  5. Divide the rice, grilled vegetables and shrimp skewers among four plates. Serve with the Fresh Lime and Salted Herbs Sauce.
  • Suggestion And Tips
  • Salted Herbs from Bas-Saint-Laurent are naturally very flavourful, so it’s always best to start with a small amount and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • Remember to soak bamboo or wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning or darkening too quickly on the BBQ.
  • This recipe is easy to customize! Feel free to replace the shrimp with your protein of choice, such as steak, sausages, chicken skewers or white fish, depending on your preference.