Prawn and Avocado Salad
A fresh main-course salad with cooked prawns, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a lime-mustard dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the prawns dry, place them in the mixing bowl, and season with the salt and black pepper.
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Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned prawns and cook, turning once, until opaque and the centers reach 63°C.
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Step 3
Transfer the cooked prawns to the plate and let them cool slightly.
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Step 4
Place the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in the clean mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil with the lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard until combined.
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Step 6
Add the avocado and dressing to the vegetables, then toss gently to coat.
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Step 7
Arrange the cooked prawns over the salad, scatter with the cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Cook prawns to 63°C at the center. Refrigerate the salad within 2 hours and consume refrigerated leftovers within 1 day; the avocado may darken during storage.
Risk factors
- raw shellfish
- cross-contamination
- perishable cooked seafood
- cut produce