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Prawn cocktail buns with chipotle and chive mayo

Name: Prawn cocktail buns with chipotle and chive mayo recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 small green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 4 milk buns, split on top; 1 cup watercress, leaves picked; 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced; 2 avocado, skin removed, sliced; 1 tbs chipotle chillies in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (75g) whole egg mayonnaise; 1/2 bunch of chives, plus extra, to serve; Juice of 1/2 lime, plus lime wedges, to serve

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by Helena Moursellas

Nov 18, 2021

Move over sandwiches. These prawn buns are perfect for summer entertaining.

16 small green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
4 milk buns, split on top
1 cup watercress, leaves picked
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
2 avocado, skin removed, sliced

Chipotle and chive mayo

1 tbs chipotle chillies in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/4 cup (75g) whole egg mayonnaise
1/2 bunch of chives, plus extra, to serve
Juice of 1/2 lime, plus lime wedges, to serve

Method

1.

For the chipotle and chive mayo, combine all the ingredients with 1 tsp salt flakes in a bowl. Set aside until required.
2.

Toss prawns in oil and season. Place a chargrill pan over medium-high heat. Cook prawns, turning once, for 3-4 minutes, until charred.
3.

Spread 1 tbs chipotle chive mayo inside each bun. Divide prawns, watercress, radish and avocado among buns and serve with lime wedges.