Prawns

Prawn cocktails with smoky mayonnaise

Name: Prawn cocktails with smoky mayonnaise
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (375g) whole-egg mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika (pimenton), plus extra to sprinkle; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked or regular sea salt; 32 cooked prawns (about 1kg), peeled; 2 avocados, cut into 1cm cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 iceberg lettuce, finely shredded; 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeds removed, finely chopped; 6 spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle

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This sumptuous - yet understated - dish is the perfect way to start your festive celebrations.

1 1/4 cup (375g) whole-egg mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika (pimenton), plus extra to sprinkle
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked or regular sea salt
32 cooked prawns (about 1kg), peeled
2 avocados, cut into 1cm cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeds removed, finely chopped
6 spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle

Method

1.

Combine the mayonnaise, smoked paprika, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon smoked or regular salt in a small bowl. Cover and chill until serving.
2.

Season prawns with the remaining salt and some pepper, then set aside. Toss avocado with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
3.

Divide lettuce among 8 serving glasses. Top with avocado, cucumber and most of the spring onion. Arrange prawns on top and finish with a generous dollop of the smoky mayonnaise.
4.

Sprinkle prawns with remaining onion and some smoked paprika and serve.