LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2024

FISHING FOR COMPLEMENTS

SPOT PRAWNS TIP

This delicacy needs to be treated… well, delicately. You need to cook them immedi ately while they’re still really fresh or remove their heads right away. This shellfish carries an enzyme that can cause their texture to become mushy if they aren’t handled properly.

INDIA PALE ALE OR SOUR India pale ales, known for their hoppy core, are a craft brewery staple, whereas sour beers are tart, complex and generally juicy. When it comes to pairing with spot prawns, you can go either way. There are a ton of dif ferent IPA types, but thanks to their commonly pleas ing bitter taste, any will contrast this savoury-sweet seafood well. You can also create a taste sensation by bringing together a myriad of flavours when serving this smoky, sweet dish with fruit-forward and tart sours. Both Burdock Ducks IPA ( LCBO 37781, 473 mL, $4.85 ) and Side Launch Hibiscus Sour ( LCBO 144337, 473 mL, $3.85 ) are great options among many.

SMOKY DOZEN GARLIC CLOVE PRAWNS P. 120

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