Recipe: Prawn cocktail for the 21st century

[Subtle_badger]

1 avocado

50g prawns

Tbsp mayonnaise

Red pepper flakes, fresh chopped chillis, chilli powder or hot sauce

Torn coriander or other fresh herb for garnish (optional)

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If prawns are raw, frozen or if you just want a little more flavour, toss them in a hot pan with a small amount of oil to warm/cook and brown them.

Cut avocado in half, remove the pip. Carefully remove skin or scoop out with a spoon, keeping the flesh intact. Thinly slice each half, and fan them onto a plate.

Scatter prawns onto the avocado, dollop of mayonnaise on top, sprinkle with chilli and finally garnish with herb, if you have it.

About 400kcal and <3g carbs, so a light but filling main course or share between two people as a starter.

(Cribbed from Ole & Steen, but they served it on rye bread)

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Wow Subtle_badger - I love the look of your meal. It looks really delicious!

Zest

[Lavender54]

That looks amazing. I'm inspired to give it a go. Thank you.

[Leeleepuss]

That looks yummy! I've just had avocado and prawns for dinner but a bit boring compared to yours 😊

[Subtle_badger in reply to Leeleepuss]

I think the chilli makes all the difference. Looks bright on the plate and on the palate.

I think the dried chilli flakes are the best option. They look so bright and hit the taste buds hard. Even better than fresh chilli.

[dontdojogging 1st 7lbs]

Like the idea of warming them, prawns to go on shopping list!

[Subtle_badger in reply to dontdojogging]

You could even add ginger, garlic and/or chilli to the oil, for more flavour.

Damn, I'm doing that tonight!

[ElaineW75]

Mmm that sound delicious will have to try it with mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce 😋

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[Subtle_badger in reply to ElaineW75]

Well, you could and it would be delicious, but sadly far off my eating plan.

I think sweet chilli sauce might be the thing I miss most being low carb.