Spring salad of asparagus, prawns and citrus
When they're not in season, you can still buy frozen beans, already podded, from the supermarket. I have also bought double-podded frozen broad beans in my local Asian grocery. While not quite as charming as podding your own, it's certainly quicker.
Ingredients
1kg fresh broad beans
2 bunches fresh asparagus
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
24 green prawns, peeled, with tails on
1 orange, segmented, juice reserved
1 pink grapefruit, segmented, juice reserved
1 tangelo, segmented, juice reserved
2 handfuls rocket leaves
Method
Remove broad beans from their outer shells. Bring a pot of water to the boil, add beans and cook for a couple of minutes until soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Peel off outer pods and set aside.
Trim asparagus and cut into three-centimetre lengths. Use the same pot of boiling water to cook these for a minute or two until just tender. Drain, then place in a bowl with the beans, drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a grill or non-stick pan, add oil and quickly cook prawns on both sides. Add to the bowl with beans and asparagus. Add citrus segments and a little reserved juice.
Check seasoning and adjust if necessary. Add rocket leaves and toss gently. Pile on to plates and serve.
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