Khalil Seafood's INSANE Charcoal-Grilled Prawns
🔥 The Verdict: After trying Montreal’s hyped Le Canal, this unassuming Ottawa spot blew it out of the water! No menu—just fresh seafood on ice, cooked 3 ways: charcoal-grilled, fried, or steamed. Here’s the breakdown: 🦑 Calamari ($22/lb) HALF POUND WAS PLENTY—thick, bouncy rings with a paper-thin crispy coat. Dusted with spiced salt—so addictive we skipped dips! Best squid ever? Maybe. 🦐 Black Tiger Prawns ($30/lb) HALF POUND = 5 JUMBO SHRIMPS. Perfectly charred, juicy + smoky (less oily than Montreal’s version). Worth every penny. 🐟 Whole Grilled Seabass (~$20) CRISPY SKIN + FLAKY INSIDE—rubbed with smoky spices (zero burnt bits!). Montreal’s was dry and bland; this was moist and flavorful. 🍚 Yellow Rice ($10 side) UNEXPECTED STAR! Fluffy, broth-infused grains—ate it plain like a snack. ✨ Why It’s Better Than MTL: ✅ Zero pretension (just fresh seafood + fire) ✅ Owner is SO friendly (explains every dish) ✅ Spotless kitchen (rare for grill spots!) 💰 Damage: ~$35-40/person (but you’ll wanna order everything) 📍 Khalil Seafood #OttawaEats #SeafoodHeaven #GrilledPrawns #HiddenGems #CharcoalMagic #NoMenuNeeded #OttawaFoodie #GlobalBites #ShellfishLover