Prawn Salad with Chilli, Cucumber & Watercress

Serves 6 as an entrée
700g large cooked Prawns, peeled and deveined, tails intact
1 red capsicum, seeded and cut into chunks
2 small cucumbers, halved, seeded and finely sliced
¼ cup mint leaves
1 cup watercress sprigs
2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
Asian Dressing
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon very finely chopped lemongrass, white part only
2 golden shallots, finely sliced
3 small red chillies, seeded and finely chopped
Make the Asian Dressing: combine all ingredients and set aside.
Add Prawns to the dressing. Add the capsicum, cucumber, mint, watercress and two-thirds of the peanuts. Gently toss to mix well.
Arrange on serving plates or a large platter and sprinkle with the remaining peanuts.
Notes: This recipe can be prepared a few hours in advance.
Alternative Species: Bugs, Marron, Redclaw, Rocklobsters, Yabby.
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