Prawns with chimichurri and watermelon salad
serves
4
“Watermelon and feta are great partners" - Collin Fassnidge.
Ingredients (10)
- 1kg large uncooked prawns
- 100ml extra virgin olive oil
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime, plus wedges to serve
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bunch each coriander and flat-leaf parsley leaves
- ½ tsp cumin seeds, toasted
- 250g packet microwavable mixed-grain blend, heated according to instructions then cooled
- 500g watermelon wedges, skin removed
- 200g Greek feta, sliced
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios, toasted
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Using a sharp knife, butterfly the prawns by cutting lengthways along the belly and opening them out. Remove the vein and rinse prawns under cold running water. Place on a large baking tray. Combine 2 tbs oil, lime zest and paprika in a small bowl, season and brush mixture over prawns. Set aside for 10 minutes.
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2.To make chimichurri, place half the herbs, remaining ¼ cup (60ml) oil, jalapeño, pickling liquid, cumin and lime juice in a small processor and season. Process until finely chopped.
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3.Preheat oven grill to high. Grill prawns for 6 minutes or until cooked through and lightly charred.
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4.Meanwhile, place cooled grains and 2 tbs chimchurri in a bowl, season and toss to coat. Arrange in a serving bowl with watermelon and feta. Scatter with pistachios and remaining herbs.
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5.Arrange prawns on a serving platter, drizzle with a little chimichurri and squeeze lime wedges over. Serve with salad and remaining chimichurri.
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