Iceberg and tamarind school prawn cocktail

Prep
15m
Cook
15m
serves
4
Iceberg and tamarind school prawn cocktail
Iceberg and tamarind school prawn cocktail
Iceberg and tamarind school prawn cocktail
Let your side dishes shine at Christmas lunch this year with this cleverly constructed prawn dish.

Ingredients (15)

  • Sunflower oil, to deep-fry
  • 1/2 sourdough baguette, thinly sliced on an angle
  • 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour
  • 1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour
  • 400g school prawns
  • 1 whole iceberg lettuce, core removed, leaves torn
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • Coriander leaves, to serve

Tamarind dressing

  • 60g light palm sugar, finely grated
  • 2 tbs light soy sauce
  • 2 tbs tamarind puree
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lime, plus lime wedges to serve

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    For the dressing, place the palm sugar and 1 tbs water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • 2.
    Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes or until starting to caramelise around the edges.
  • 3.
    Swirl to combine, then carefully stir in soy and tamarind. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Whisk in oil and lime juice. Set aside.
  • 4.
    Half-fill a deep-fryer or large saucepan with sunflower oil and heat to 180°C (a cube of bread will turn golden in 30 seconds when oil is hot enough).
  • 5.
    In two batches, add baguette slices and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towel.
  • 6.
    Combine flours in a bowl and season. Add prawns and toss to coat, shaking off excess. Deep-fry prawns in batches for 3-4 minutes until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
  • 7.
    To serve, arrange lettuce on a serving platter and drizzle with dressing. Top with tomatoes and scatter with jalapeno, fried baguette, prawns and coriander.
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