01/02/2024
Chilli Prawns and Avocado in Cos Leaves
A great way to serve prawns as a pass-around.
Makes:
12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra light olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 12 baby cos lettuce leaves
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 12 peeled cooked King prawns, tails intact
- 1 lime, halved
- 2 tablespoons crispy fried shallots
- coriander leaves, for garnish
Method
Combine oil, chilli and salt together and allow to infuse for at least 10 minutes. Arrange cos leaves on a platter. Nestle sliced avocado and one prawn in each leaf. Drizzle with the juice of ½ lime and chilli oil. Sprinkle with fried shallots and served garnished with coriander leaves and the remaining lime cut into wedges.
Tips
Turn this into a great salad by adding 1 sliced cucumber and tearing the lettuce, before layering everything into a salad bowl.
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