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PINK LADY PRAWN COCKTAIL with AVOCADO MAYONNAISE

Are you tired of the same old prawn cocktail? Looking to add a modern twist to this classic dish? Well, you're in luck! We've got...
PINK LADY PRAWN COCKTAIL with AVOCADO MAYONNAISE

Are you tired of the same old prawn cocktail? Looking to add a modern twist to this classic dish? Well, you're in luck! We've got a recipe that will make your taste buds dance and your guests begging for more. Get ready to dive into the world of modern prawn cocktails!

What's the Deal with Prawn Cocktails?

Before we get into the recipe, let's take a moment to appreciate the history of prawn cocktails. These bad boys became popular back in the 1960s and have been a staple at dinner parties ever since. But let's be honest, they needed a little sprucing up. That's where the modern twist comes in!

With an abundance of amazing fresh local Prawn available year-round, it is almost sinful not to give this a whirl! 

 Servings     Prep Time     Cook Time     

      4             30mins           2mins 

 Ingredients:

Mayonnaise

1 large ripe avocado
½ lemon
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons tabasco/siracha
Salt and Pepper to taste

 Prawn Cocktail

2 gem lettuce shredded.
2 Pink Lady apples – 1 cubed and 1 sliced.
1 pomegranate- seeded.
1 bunch chopped coriander.
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
400 grams Fresh Local Green Prawn - Banana or Red Spot King
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
½ lemon
Salt and Pepper to taste

Method:

To make the Avocado mayonnaise, put all the ingredients into a blender or processor and blend until smooth – thin to desired consistency with additional water.

Sprinkle your peeled, deveined prawns with cayenne, salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick pan and add the oil. Fry prawns for a minute or two on medium to high heat until just cooked. Squeeze the halved lemon over and set aside.

 Assembly:

*Reserve four prawn to crown your cocktail

Place a dollop of avocado mayonnaise in the base of a glass, followed by the gem lettuce. Top with the cubed apple, a pinch of coriander your cooked prawns, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and some more shredded lettuce. To finish top with another spoon of avocado mayonnaise, adding a couple of apple slices and a prawn.

So go ahead and let the Prawn Cocktail revolution begin...bon Appetit!