Description
Tropical prawn cups blend zesty mango, creamy avocado, and spicy chilli in a refreshing seafood sensation. Cool ingredients dance together, delivering a perfect balance of flavors that will delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) large cooked and peeled prawns
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1/2 small mango
- 2 baby cos lettuce leaves
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small Lebanese cucumber, diced
- 1 chilli, seed removed and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chives, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup aioli
Instructions
- Dice prawns into uniform 1-centimeter cubes, ensuring consistent sizing for balanced flavor distribution.
- Create a vibrant marinade by blending aioli, zesty lime essence, finely minced chilli, delicate chives, diced red onion, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and sweet mango in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently fold prawn pieces into the colorful mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the aromatic medley.
- Delicately season the prawn mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Select pristine cos lettuce leaves, arranging them artfully on a serving platter to create elegant edible vessels.
- Generously spoon the prawn and fruit mixture into each lettuce leaf, creating visually appealing and delectable appetizer cups.
- Enhance the presentation by scattering additional finely chopped chilli and chives as a final garnish.
- Serve immediately to preserve the fresh, crisp textures and vibrant flavors of the dish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chilli quantity for spice-sensitive guests or increasing for heat lovers.
- Choose fresh, ripe avocados and mangoes to enhance the flavor profile and ensure a creamy, sweet texture.
- Opt for wild-caught prawns to support sustainable seafood practices and enjoy superior taste and texture.
- Prepare ingredients just before serving to maintain crisp lettuce and prevent avocado from browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg