Prawn cocktail

Name: Prawn cocktail
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 400g prawns, cooked and peeled; 1 avocado, finely diced; 2 tablespoons mint, chopped; 2 tablespoons coriander or parsley, chopped; 2 spring onions, sliced; 60ml lime juice; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; Whole lettuce leaves (iceberg, butter lettuce or baby cos)

Teresa Cutter

December 12, 2011

easyTime:< 30 mins

Recreate an old favourite but hold the mayo.

Ingredients

400g prawns, cooked and peeled
1 avocado, finely diced
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
2 tablespoons coriander or parsley, chopped
2 spring onions, sliced
60ml lime juice
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Whole lettuce leaves (iceberg, butter lettuce or baby cos)

Method

Combine prawns, avocado, mint, coriander and spring onion in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, honey and fish sauce to make the dressing.
Pour dressing over prawns and toss through. Separate lettuce into cups and spoon in prawn mixture.
Nutrition per serve: Total fat, 5.8 grams (saturated, 1.3 grams); protein, 24 grams; carbs, 0.7 grams; fibre, 0.9 grams; kilojoules, 651. Gluten-free, low GI, protein.

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