Prawn Cocktail with Avocado
4.5
15 min
Ingredients:
For the prawn cocktail:
500g frozen pre-cooked Atlantic prawns, defrosted and drained
150ml ready-made gazpacho
150ml low-fat creme fraiche
1 shallot, peeled and very finely diced
2 tomatoes, skins removed and flesh diced
1 red chilli, stalk removed and finely diced
6 radishes, trimmed and finely sliced
1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves, chopped, plus extra sprigs to garnish
1 lime, for juice and zest
8 dashes Tabasco sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
2 small baby gem lettuces, shredded
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, stone removed, and flesh sliced lengthwise
4 pinches cayenne pepper
4 large prawns, freshly cooked, and heads and shells intact
4 sprigs fresh coriander
Method:
1. To prepare the prawn cocktail, mix together all of the prawn cocktail ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Season to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. To serve, divide the shredded lettuce equally among four serving dishes.
3. Arrange the avocado slices on top, then spoon over the prawn cocktail mixture.
4. Sprinkle over a pinch of cayenne pepper, and garnish with a shell-on prawn and a sprig of coriander. Serve immediately.
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