A culinary professional recently showcased a flavorful condiment recipe during an appearance on Real Virginia, the weekly television show produced by Virginia Farm Bureau. Chef Tammy Brawley demonstrated how to create a sauce that balances sweetness with spice, designed to complement both seafood and grilled fruit.
The recipe calls for two pounds of very large shrimp along with several sauce ingredients including one tablespoon of sambal oelek chili paste, one teaspoon of kosher salt, one teaspoon of orange zest, one tablespoon of orange juice, half a cup of agave or maple syrup, one tablespoon of tomato paste, two minced green onions, and pineapple spears for grilling.
To prepare the dish, cooks should combine all ingredients thoroughly using a whisk, setting aside the pineapple spears. The cooking process involves heating a grill or indoor grill pan to medium temperature, then placing the pineapple spears on the cooking surface. Once grill marks become visible, the fruit should be brushed with the prepared sauce. The same sauce serves as an accompaniment for the shrimp as well.
