Make Jacaranda FM’s Philicity Reeken’s Famous Hake and Prawn Skewers with Cucumber and Pineapple Salad This Valentine’s Day
Submitted by: El BroideJacaranda FM’s Philicity Reeken has always said that her love language is preparing a hearty meal for someone from scratch. Although without a Valentine this year, Philicity fully embraces the spirit of love around this time of year.
- 3 prawns per person (with heads attached)
- 1 fillet of hake (approximately 400g) or frozen skinless medallions
- Baby onions
- Baby tomatoes
- Sweet paprika peppers
- Cucumbers
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Sliced mangetout
- Sweet paprika peppers
- Lime juice
- Red wine vinegar
- Chopped red chili (deseeded if preferred)
- Oil
- Oil
- Fish spice
- Prawn spice
- Liquid smoke
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki spread
Preparation:
- Chop all the salad ingredients into bite-sized pieces and mix lime juice, chopped chili, red wine vinegar, and oil for the dressing. Refrigerate the dressing.
- For the skewers, alternate hake, peppers, prawns, and onions. Brush with the skewer sauce and grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until you achieve char lines.
- Serve the skewers with hot pita bread smeared with tzatziki and the refreshing cucumber and pineapple salad.
This delicious recipe, curated with love by Philicity Reeken, combines the tantalising flavours of the sea with the fresh zest of tropical fruits. Philicity's approach to this meal goes beyond the mere act of cooking; it's about creating an experience that celebrates the shared moments between lovers. The simplicity of the recipe ensures that even those with a modest level of culinary skill can prepare a meal that looks sophisticated and tastes divine. This meal is not just about feeding the body but nurturing the soul and the bonds of love that tie us together.
Listen to Philicity Reeken on ‘Breakfast With Martin Bester’ every weekday between 06:00 and 09:00 on Jacaranda FM.
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