Heart-Healthy Classic Prawn Cocktail
This Heart-Healthy Classic Prawn Cocktail is a fresh and flavorful twist on a timeless appetizer, perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Juicy, perfectly cooked prawns are lightly tossed in a zesty homemade cocktail sauce made with low-fat Greek yogurt, reduced-sugar ketchup, and a touch of hot sauce for a guilt-free indulgence. Served over a crisp bed of shredded iceberg lettuce and complemented by creamy avocado and sweet cherry tomatoes, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick, protein-packed option for entertaining or a refreshing light meal. Garnished with fresh dill and a wedge of lemon, this eye-catching dish is sure to impress while supporting heart health. Keywords: heart-healthy prawn cocktail, low-calorie prawn dish, healthy seafood appetizer, quick and nutritious prawn recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 piece Avocado, diced
- 100 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 grams Plain Greek yogurt, low-fat
- 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup, reduced sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil and lightly salt it. Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Drain immediately and let them cool. Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, tomato ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Chill the cocktail sauce in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
On each serving plate, arrange a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce. Scatter a few diced avocado pieces and halved cherry tomatoes over the lettuce.
Once the prawns and cocktail sauce are chilled, toss the prawns gently in just enough cocktail sauce to coat them lightly. Reserve some sauce for serving.
Place a generous portion of the prawns on top of the prepared salad in each plate.
Drizzle a little more cocktail sauce over the prawns if desired. Garnish with additional dill and a slice of lemon on the side.
Serve immediately, perhaps with some whole-grain bread on the side for a heartier option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 2221 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 133.1 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2677 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
