Lapas Grelhadas com Piri-Piri
Grilled limpets, a popular coastal delicacy in Mozambique, typically served with a fiery piri-piri sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Fresh limpets(cleaned and shucked)
- 4-6 medium Piri-piri chilies(finely chopped (adjust to spice preference))
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the piri-piri sauce: In a small bowl, combine chopped piri-piri chilies, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- 2
Clean the limpets thoroughly, removing any sand or debris. Shuck them from their shells, reserving a few shells for serving if desired.
- 3
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 4
Lightly brush the limpets with a little olive oil.
- 5
Grill the limpets for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are just cooked through and slightly firm. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become tough.
- 6
Arrange the grilled limpets on a serving platter (or on their reserved shells). Drizzle generously with the prepared piri-piri sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure limpets are very fresh, as they are a delicacy best enjoyed immediately after harvesting.
- ✓Adjust the amount of piri-piri chilies to your preferred level of heat.
- ✓Serve immediately with extra piri-piri sauce on the side.
🔄 Variations
- Add a splash of white wine to the piri-piri sauce for extra depth.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon wedges.