Alex O'Brien

Food & Wine

10-minute meal: Coriander and chilli prawn cocktail

10-minute meal: Coriander and chilli prawn cocktail

Give the classic prawn cocktail a spicy twist with a touch of chilli, coriander and zesty lime. Oh what a refreshing dish this is!

Preparation: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1kg cooked king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact (see tip)
  • 60g spinach leaves

Chilli, lime and coriander mayonnaise

  • ½ cup Basic mayonnaise (see related recipe)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 small red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped

Method:

1. To make the chilli, lime and coriander mayonnaise, whisk mayonnaise, lime juice and water together in a bowl. Add coriander and chilli. Stir to combine.

2. Add prawns and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours if time permits, to allow flavours to develop.

3. Divide spinach leaves between bowls. Top with coriander and chilli prawns. Serve.

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