Mexican Prawn Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mexican Prawn Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Juicy prawns are seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika, then pan-seared to perfection for a smoky, flavorful kick. Tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy corn, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with a tangy lime-honey dressing that brings all the ingredients together in harmonious balance. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this healthy and satisfying salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious, ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish. Whether served as a light lunch or a vibrant entrée, this recipe is sure to transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexico.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 150 grams sweet corn, drained
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the prawns with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweet corn, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
Add the cooked prawns to the salad and drizzle the lime dressing over the top.
Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 425 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1335 mg | 28% | |
*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.
