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Natural Wood Wrapped Grilled Shrimp from the BBQ

Natural Wood Wrapped Grilled Shrimp from the BBQ

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Seafood
There’s no need to travel all the way to New Orleans to experience the taste sensation of grilled shrimp. If you have a Webber or other charcoal grill, you can create the magic in your own backyard. Grilling shrimp is easy, especially in Cedar Works wraps, and feel free to change up the seasoning to your liking. Raw shrimp is the best choice for the grill, though precooked shrimp also works.

Cedar-Wrapped Grilled BBQ Shrimp – serves 2

You’ll need:

  • 500g (or more) fresh or thawed jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • A pack of Cedar Works grilling wraps with twine
  • A good quality olive oil
  • 1tsp of oregano
  • 1stp of garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • chilli flakes (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste
Natural Wood Wrapped Grilled Shrimp from the BBQ

Step 1:
Fill a small baking dish with cold water. Add grill wraps and twine and soak them for 10-20 minutes.

Step 2:
Preheat your BBQ grill to medium-high.

Step 3:
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Place 5 shrimp down centre of each soaked wrap, arranging with the grain. Squeeze ½ lemon evenly over shrimp. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Step 4:
Fold up the edges of the wraps to overlap; tie with soaked twine.

Step 5:
Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are opaque. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve them with the grilled shrimp.

It’s an easy to prepare party dish that everyone will absolutely love and devour. Juicy, fresh cooked prawns are great just as they are, eaten plain. You can also serve them with dipping sauces such as thousand island, Thai sweet chilli lime, or homemade tartare. Two different dips with contrasting colours gives it a nice touch, or you can just pull out a jar of mayo and stir through a squirt of lemon juice.

December 13, 2021
Grilling Wrap Lemon & Herb Green Beans

Grilling Wrap Lemon & Herb Green Beans

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Vegetables
Side dishes sometimes become somewhat of an afterthought, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Seasoned green beans make a great side dish for almost any main course, and wrapped in Cedar Wood grilling wraps, they are so fast and simple to prepare. It’s surprisingly bright and flavourful, and also vegan and gluten-free.

Cedar Wrap Lemon & Herb Green Beans – serves 2-4

You’ll need:

  • Cedar Wood Grilling Wraps
  • Green Beans
  • Olive Oil
  • Fresh Mixed herbs, chopped (parsley, sage, oregano, basil)
  • Lemon zest
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Grilling Wrap Lemon & Herb Green Beans

Step 1:
Par cook the green beans in a pot of boiling water or steam them until just underdone. They should be vibrant green and still a little crisp.

Step 2:
Soak the grilling wraps for about 10 minutes.

Step 3:
Place green beans in the wrap, parallel with the grain of the wood.

Step 4:
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with herbs and lemon zest.

Step 5:
Roll the wrap around the green beans, secure with twine and grill until done, about 10 minutes.

If you are motivated by a desire to eat more fresh, seasonal produce, you simply can’t go wrong with this one. The magic of this recipe is that it only requires a handful of ingredients, and you probably already have most of them on hand. Whether you are grilling up some meat or poaching a simple fish fillet, this is a great pick for whatever you want to pair it with.

December 13, 2021
Natural Wood Wrapped Mediterranean Salmon

Natural Wood Wrapped Mediterranean Salmon

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Fish
With a busy lifestyle, it can be a challenge to find healthy flavourful dishes that we can make in a short amount of time, especially if you have a guest to impress. But don’t worry, as Cedar Works grilling wraps are your new best friend. Packed with Mediterranean flavours, it’s easy to create a show-stopping meal like this in just 20 minutes.

Cedar Wrapped Mediterranean Salmon – Serves 2

You’ll need:

  • 2 medium sized salmon fillets
  • 2 Cedar Works grilling wraps with twine
  • 3 tbsp of finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2tbsp of mixed chopped olives
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup zucchini, cut into 1″ thin strips
  • salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Natural Wood Wrapped Mediterranean Salmon

Step 1:
Heat your grill on medium high heat to about 180 degrees. Soak the Cedar Wood wraps and twine in water for 10 minutes.

Step 2:
Combine sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, olive oil, and thyme in a bowl and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.

Step 3:
Take one soaked cedar paper and place one salmon fillet in the centre. Mound 1/2 the tomato/olive mixture on top, then lay 1/2 the zucchini on top of that. Roll up and tie with one piece of twine. Repeat with another fillet.

Step 4:
Place the wraps on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Place the wrap on your guest’s plate for them to unroll or remove the wrapper and plate the contents fresh off the grill.

Salmon is one of the healthiest fish out there. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, protein, tons of B vitamins, potassium, and selenium. You can serve the cedar wrapped salmon on its own or over a bowl of rice, with a side of pita bread, roasted vegetables, or on top of

December 13, 2021
Natural Wood Wrapped Mediterranean Fish

Natural Wood Wrapped Mediterranean Fish

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Fish
If you are looking for a light, bright and healthy option for a dinner that will impress, look no further than Mediterranean-style fish grilled in Cedar Works wraps. Many types of fish can be used for this recipe such as salmon, snapper and halibut. Halibut is among the more delicate and flavourful fish varieties and grilling it in a cedar wood wrap will infuse the fish with a slight hint of smoke.

Cedar Wrapped Mediterranean Fish – serves 4

You’ll need:

  • Four medium-sized fish fillets, skin removed and cut into evenly sized pieces
  • 4 Cedar Works grilling wraps
  • ½ cup up pitted and coarsely chopped olives
  • ½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup kale leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces, or 8 large strips of kale leaves
  • 1 cup of mushrooms
  • a carrot cut into julienne strips
Natural Wood Wrapped Mediterranean Fish

Step 1:
Soak cedar wraps in warm water for about 8-10 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel and lay cedar wraps out on a flat surface. Spray with cooking spray to keep contents from sticking.

Step 2:
Place kale leaves in the centre of each cedar wrap.

Step 3:
In a bowl, mix olives and sundried tomatoes with garlic and olive oil. Then, spread mixture evenly over the kale. Place mushrooms and carrots on top of olive mixture and then lay on the fish fillet.

Step 4:
Roll and tie the cedar wraps next. Starting at one end, roll the papers snugly around the contents and tightly tie the wraps in two places about halfway between centre and the ends.

Step 5:
Cook on a preheated grill for about 12-14 minutes, turning every three or four minutes.

Step 6:
Remove from grill, cut the strings, and serve.

You can serve the whole wrap on the plate along with rice, braised baby carrots, or salad and toasted seeded bread. A nice crisp white wine such as a dry Riesling is a perfect pairing, and the heartier fish—notably salmon and halibut—can accommodate both white and lighter red wines.

December 13, 2021
Natural Wood Wrapped Salmon with Asian Vegetables

Natural Wood Wrapped Salmon with Asian Vegetables

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Fish
For a surprising and healthy Asian-style dish, try this easy and mouth-watering recipe. Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage with a fabulously crisp texture. The entire plant is edible, and other than separating the stalks and rinsing them, there’s not much prep work involved. If bok choy is harvested immature, it’s called baby bok choy and that variety tends to be a little bit sweeter. Either one is a perfect choice for cedar wrap grilling.

Cedar Wrap Salmon with Asian Vegetables – Serves 4

You’ll need:

  • 4 Cedar Works wraps with string
  • 4 medium-sized salmon fillets
  • 2 bunches of bok choy
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
  • 2 spring onions, cut into thin strips
  • 3/4 cup sliced shitake mushroom
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce, divided
  • 1½ tsp sesame oil
  • Some lime wedges to serve
grilling wrap with salmon and spinach

Step 1:
Soak the wraps and string in water first for about 15 minutes. If cooking outdoors, preheat grill to medium-low heat, about 180°C.  If cooking indoors, preheat grill pan to medium heat.

Step 2:
Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, oil, ginger and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.  Add the salmon skin side up and marinate at room temperature for about 15 minutes. In the meantime, lightly steam or preboil the bok choy.

Step 3:
Toss carrot, spring onion and mushroom slices with remaining soy sauce.  Place salmon, skin side down, in centre of each wrap and discard the marinade. Season salmon lightly with salt and place vegetables on top of salmon. Then, place pre boiled bok choy on top of the salmon. Roll the ends of paper in towards fish so that the edges overlap and secure with a piece of string.

Step 4:
Grill the wrapped salmon and veggies for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of fish. Remove from grill using tongs and serve immediately with fresh lime.

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the more common Asian veggies, and they are readily available at the supermarket or grocery store. They’re an earthy, flavourful addition to this meal and unsurprisingly, they’re super healthy as well. This is a light, summery, umami dish that’s best served with rice or if you prefer, just like it is.

December 13, 2021

Cedar plank salmon with burnt orange wasabi glaze

By Cedar Plank Recipes, Fish
Burnt orange and wasabi glazed salmon grilled on a Cedar plank is the perfect sweet and spicy seafood dish! It’s perfectly baked, sticky sweet with a bit of a spicy kick.

You’ll love the blend of sweet and spicy notes that complement the natural richness of salmon. As it grills, the cedar plank infuses a subtle smokiness, enhancing the dish with a hint of wood-fired aroma.

With a sticky-sweet glaze that gives you just the right amount of fiery zest, it is seafood perfection that will impress everyone at your table.

 

Per person, you’ll need:

  • Cedar gourmet grilling plank(s)
  • 500 gr wild salmon fillet(s)
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup red wine (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp wasabi paste
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 spring onions, chopped (or you can use chives instead)

Step 1:

Soak your cedar plank(s) for at least an hour, making sure they are fully submerged.

Step 2:

In a medium saucepan, bring marmalade and water to a boil. Turn the heat down and continue reducing until the mixture becomes thick and a deep mahogany colour. Add salt and set aside.

Step 3:

If you are adding the red wine, remove the orange mixture from the heat and add red wine by pouring through a sieve. Stir well and set aside.

Step 4:

Heat your barbecue to high (200 degrees) and season your salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Once the barbecue is piping hot, place the seasoned salmon fillets on the soaked cedar planks skin side down and place the planks on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Step 5:

Bring the glaze to a boil again and add the wasabi and butter, stirring until well mixed. Remove from the heat and add the spring onions.

Step 6:

Open the top of your barbecue and gently spoon a generous amount of the glaze on to your planked salmon fillets. Close lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then serve.

December 13, 2021
Wooden Wrap Salmon with Lemon and Capers

Wooden Wrap Salmon with Lemon and Capers

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Fish
This is a zesty combo from the oven that’s ideal for an easy and healthy family dinner.  Capers are the magic behind this recipe. What are they exactly? Capers are a berry of the caper bush that’s native to the Mediterranean. They’re round and dark green, about the size of a peppercorn. Capers taste tangy, briny and salty, and add big flavour to any seafood dish.

Cedar Wrap Salmon with Lemon and Capers from the Oven – serves 4-6

You’ll need:

  • 600g of skinless salmon
  • 4 to 6 Cedar Works grilling wraps with twine
  • 6 lemons sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup of fresh basil, pulled apart
  • olive oil
  • sea salt and cracked pepper
  • a small jar of capers
Wooden Wrap Salmon with Lemon and Capers

Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 200° C and place the grilling wraps and twine in water to soak, making sure it is fully submerged.

Step 2:
Cut the salmon into sections that will fit the paper. Allow enough room to roll the paper all the way around the salmon.

Step 3:
Spray or brush the salmon with olive oil. Slice the lemons and set them aside.

Step 4:
Once the cedar grilling wraps are saturated, place them one by one on your chopping board and place 2 rounds of lemons on it in the centre of each of them. Place your salmon piece and lightly salt and pepper it.

Step 5:
Wash the basil leaves and then tear them in strips and place on the salmon. Place 2 rounds of lemons on top. Next, put about 1 tablespoon of capers on top and at the sides of the salmon.

Step 6:
Wrap the cedar paper around the outside of each parcel and tie it in place tightly with the kitchen twine.

Step 7:
Place in the oven on the center rack and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or till an instant read thermometer says no less than 62° C.

The salmon will be baked to perfection and prepared like this, it’s a great topping for crisp salads in summer. The fish with lemon and capers is also tasty with pasta or fresh crusty bread. Veggies that match perfectly with this recipe are asparagus, broccolini and peas. If you opt for a salad instead, our tip is to prepare one with celery and apples or fennel and orange. It’s a little special and super refreshing.

December 13, 2021
salmon fish in a grilling wrap

Natural Wood Wrapped Salmon With Sweet Balsamic Mustard Sauce

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Fish
We love salmon for all its health benefits. It’s a brain-boosting, immune system improving, omega-3 filled powerhouse. Wrapped in cedar wood paper and topped with a delicious balsamic sauce, the flavour is off-the-charts. There’s just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients in this recipe and when put together, the result is one fabulous dish!

Cedar wrapped salmon with sweel balsamic mustard sauce – Serves 4

You’ll need:

  • 4 Cedar Works wraps with string
  • ½ tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 4 medium-sized salmon fillets, skin removed
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 spring onion, sliced thin
salmon fish in a grilling wrap

Step 1:
Place the cedar wood wrap papers in a shallow pan of water and soak them for at least 15 minutes.

Step 2:
Melt butter over low heat to make the sauce then add vinegar, sugar, mustard, and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat until reduced and thick, in about 4-5 minutes. Remove garlic clove.

Step 3:
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 200°C. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and place each piece into one of the soaked paper wraps. Fold the edges in towards the fish and secure the parcel with a piece of string.

Step 4:
Place salmon, seam side down and grill for 4-6 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the fish. Arrange the cedar wrapped salmon on plates, cut the string, and gently open the parcels up.

Step 5:
Drizzle with balsamic sauce and garnish with spring onion, then serve.

Pro Tip: It’s a good idea to slightly undercook salmon just to ensure it stays moist, especially as it will continue to cook for several minutes after you’ve removed it from the grill.

Fill the rest of your plate with your favourite veggies or make it a hearty salad. You can also use it for a spectacular healthy buddha bowl. Start with your favourite grain such as rice or quinoa, layer on fresh and roasted veggies, and top it with your salmon piece.

December 13, 2021
Natural Wood Wrapped Scallops

Natural Wood Wrapped Scallops with Cranberries, Oranges and Thyme

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Seafood
Beautiful and sweet, scallops are a real treat for any seafood lover. Perfect for a date night, dinner party or whenever you want to impress, this easy recipe for Cedar wrapped scallops guarantees a delicious meal with the subtle smokiness of Cedar wood and a stunning presentation. Cedar Works grilling wraps are easy to use and keep your food moist while adding a delicious smoky flavour.

Cedar Wrapped Scallops with Cranberries, Oranges and Thyme – Serves 4

You’ll need:

  • 8 cedar Grilling Wraps
  • 24 scallops
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1 fresh orange, peeled and chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt & cracked pepper to taste
Natural Wood Wrapped Scallops

Step 1:
Soak the Cedar Wraps in water for 15 minutes. Preheat oven or grill to 200°C.

Step 2:
Gently toss cranberries, orange, thyme, brown sugar and olive oil in a small bowl.

Step 3:
Fill the cedar wraps with cranberry mixture, parallel to the grain of the wood. Top it with the scallops then season with salt and pepper.

Step 4:
Fold edges of the wrap toward each other and secure with twine.

Step 5:
Place wraps on the grill or in the oven and cook for 10 minutes then serve and enjoy. When grilling, have a spray bottle of water handy for flare-ups.

Putting scallops on the grill is the perfect way to enhance their natural sweetness. They are melt-in-the-mouth delicious. This makes them a great match with a light Chardonnay or another sweet white wine such as Riesling or Pinot Gris. If it’s a date or celebration, you can’t go wrong with a nice Prosecco or Champagne.

December 13, 2021
prawns in a grilling wrap

Natural Wood Wrapped Wrapped Shrimps

By Cedar Wrap Recipes, Seafood
Shrimps are perfect for a simple, healthy dinner or a fantastic party appetiser. When wrapped in Cedar Works grilling wraps, they will be infused with a delicious smoky flavour. This is a low-maintenance recipe, quick enough to allow you to be spontaneous, and made to be shared. For the seasoning, we recommend a mix of garlic powder, sea salt and Italian seasoning, about one teaspoon each. You can add a pinch of cayenne if you like to spice it up.

Cedar wrapped shrimps – Serves 4

You’ll need:

  • 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 Cedar Works grilling wraps
  • Olive oil
  • Your favourite spice rub
  • Lemon, fresh parsley, and spring onion for garnish
prawns in a grilling wrap

Step 1:
Soak the cedar wrap papers and string in water for about 15 minutes, holding the wraps down with a glass to keep submerged.

Step 2:
Mix two parts olive oil with one part spice rub. Toss the shrimp with the oil mixture. Place inside the soaked cedar wrap. Tie it up with a soaked piece of string.

Step 3:
Preheat grill or oven to 200°C. If grilling, turn the heat down to low and grill for 2-3 min. per side or more until done. If using the oven turn oven down to 175°C, place the wraps on a cookie sheet in the middle of the oven and bake for 3 minutes. Turn over and bake for 2-3 minutes more or until done.

Step 4:
Remove from oven or grill, carefully open the parcels, and serve with garnishes.

The key to good shrimp is how long you cook them. The minute they curl up and turn opaque they are done. Don’t leave them on the grill a minute longer. Grilled shrimp is best enjoyed the day it is made but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. We like to use the leftovers on top of a salad or tossed with pasta.

December 13, 2021