Grilled Shrimp With Wilted Spinach and Peaches

  1. Build a fire in your grill; when the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 3 to 4 seconds) you are ready to cook.
  2. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium-high.)
  3. Meanwhile, put the peppercorns, coriander seeds, mustard seeds and cardamom pods in a small saute pan and toast over medium heat, shaking frequently to avoid burning, until they begin to darken slightly and you can smell them, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then grind fine in a spice mill or mortar.
  5. Sprinkle shrimp generously with salt and pepper, then rub all over with the spice mixture, pressing gently to be sure it adheres.
  6. Set shrimp aside.
  7. Heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  8. Add the ginger and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
  9. Add the vinegar, orange juice, curry powder and salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  11. Put the peaches and spinach in a medium bowl.
  12. Pour hot dressing over them, wilting the spinach.
  13. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook until just opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes a side.
  14. (To check for doneness, cut into one shrimp and peek inside.)
  15. Divide the spinach-peach mixture among four plates and top each with 1/4 of the shrimp.

white peppercorns, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, green cardamom pods, kosher salt, olive oil, fresh ginger, red wine vinegar, orange juice, curry powder, peaches

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12700 (may not work)

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