Chilli and Lime Prawn and Avocado Salad
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4.9
Chilli and Lime Prawn and Avocado Salad
Description
This salad starts by mixing king prawns with olive oil, fresh cilantro, crushed garlic, lime juice, and red chili flakes, then quickly frying the prawns for about two minutes to retain juiciness and infuse them with the spicy, zesty marinade. Separately, a lemon vinaigrette dresses the mixed lettuce leaves, giving a bright, acidic element to the greens.
The assembled salad layers dressed greens with sliced cucumber, avocado, and thinly sliced red onion for freshness and texture contrast. The cooked prawns top the salad, contributing a spicy, citrusy protein that complements the creamy avocado and crisp vegetables. This results in a balanced, light meal or starter with fresh and vibrant flavors.
Storing unused avocado tightly wrapped in plastic helps maintain freshness for up to a day, and using fully defrosted prawns ensures even cooking. Adding chopped spring onions provides extra crunch and an herbal note.
Ingredients
- 240 g lettuce mixed leaves
- 180 g king prawns
- 0.5 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 lime juice only
- 10 g cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 avocado sliced
- 0.25 cucumber sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 100 ml lemon vinaigrette
Instructions
- Mix 180 g King prawns with 0.5 teaspoon Olive oil, 10 g Fresh coriander (cilantro), 2 Garlic clove, juice of 1 Lime and 1 teaspoon Red chilli flakes. Add to a hot pan and fry for 2 minutes.
- Make 100 ml Lemon vinaigrette and dress 240 g Mixed lettuce leaves. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Top the lettuce with 0.25 Cucumber, 1 Avocado, 1 Red onion and the cooked prawns.
Notes
- Wrap any unused avocado halves tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate to keep fresh until the next day. Scrape off any brown areas before using.
- If using raw frozen prawns, ensure they are fully defrosted before cooking to achieve proper doneness in the 2-minute frying time.
- For additional crunch and flavor, sprinkle chopped spring onions over the salad before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1598IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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