Mexican prawn salad

The lively and delicious Mexican prawn salad is full of healthy ingredients and strong tastes. It’s a great option for a light and filling supper since it combines juicy prawns with crisp veggies, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.

Recipe Overview

Ingredients

For the Prawns:

• 500g of peeled and deveined prawns
• One tablespoon of olive oil
• Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• A quarter teaspoon of cumin powder
• To taste, add salt and pepper.

For the Salad:

• 4 cups of romaine lettuce, chopped
• One cup of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• One diced cucumber
• Red onion: ½, cut thinly
• One cup of cooked or canned corn kernels
• One cup of rinsed and drained black beans, either cooked or canned
• One big avocado, chopped
• ¼ cup of freshly chopped coriander (cilantro)

For the Lime Dressing:

• Three teaspoons of olive oil
• Three teaspoons of lime juice
• One teaspoon of honey
• Half a teaspoon of ground cumin
• To taste, add salt and pepper.

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Prawns

1. Combine the prawns, cumin, smoked paprika, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. A skillet should be heated to medium-high heat. Cook the prawns for two to three minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and pink. Put aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Dressing

1. Mix the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small dish or jar. As necessary, taste and adjust the seasoning.

Step 3: Assemble the Salad

1. Add the lettuce, black beans, avocado, cucumber, red onion, black beans, and cherry tomatoes to a big bowl.
2. Top with the cooked prawns.

Step 4: Serve

1. Drizzle the salad with the lime dressing and gently mix to coat.
2. Serve right away after adding some fresh coriander as a garnish.

Tips for Best Results

• To improve the taste, make the dressing using fresh lime juice.
• For a smokey touch, grill the prawns rather than pan-frying them.
• If you want more heat, add sliced jalapeños.

Nutritional Benefits

• Prawns: Low in calories and high in lean protein.
• Beans and vegetables: Offer vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
• Avocado: A fantastic source of potassium and heart-healthy lipids.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or warm tortilla chips on the side.

Serve with a mild Mexican beer or a glass of cold lemonade.

Savor this vibrant and tasty Mexican prawn salad, which strikes the ideal harmony of freshness, zest, and spice!