Prawn Cocktail Little Gem Cups
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There is a familiar prawn-cocktail feeling here, but the whole thing is fresher and lighter than the old-school version. Crisp lettuce replaces the usual glass bowl, avocado softens the edges, and a dusting of paprika gives the lemony dressing some warmth. It is a very easy first course for warm evenings.
Ingredients
Tick the store-cupboard items you would like, then add them to your basket in one tap.
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Local shop250g cooked king prawns
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Local shop2 little gem lettuces, leaves separated
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Local shop1 avocado, diced
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Local shop1 lemon, juiced
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Local shop4 tbsp mayonnaise
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Local shop1/2 tsp paprika
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Local shopto taste black pepper
Ticked items go to your Lean & Healthy basket. Fresh items like onions and herbs are best picked up from your local shop.
Method
Serves 4 · about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Pat the prawns dry and halve any larger ones so the filling is easy to spoon.
Stir the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, olive oil, paprika and a little black pepper until smooth.
Fold the prawns and diced avocado through the dressing gently so the avocado keeps its shape.
Arrange the Little Gem leaves on a platter, choosing the cup-shaped inner leaves where possible.
Spoon the prawn mixture into the leaves, making sure each cup gets a little of the dressing.
Serve straight away, with any extra paprika dusted lightly over the top.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Chill the dressed prawns for 10 minutes before filling the lettuce if you want a colder, sharper starter.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.