More than a seasoning basic, pepper can also be the star of the show.
Lemon-Pepper Prawns: Cook 550 g peeled and deveined prawns in 2
tablespoons olive oil with 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¾ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper, and ½ teaspoon coarse salt over medium-high heat for 4 minutes.
Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Serve the
prawns with lemon wedges. Serves 4, 165 calories
Hot and Sweet Roasted Pineapple: Mix 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup with
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Toss 1-cm-thick slices of fresh pineapple (660 g) with half the syrup. Roast at
230°C for 10 minutes. Brush with the rest of the syrup and roast for 10 minutes
more. Serve for dessert with plain 2% Greek yoghurt. Serves 4, 142 calories