Citrus Prawn and Avocado Salad – this is fresh seafood Noosa style!

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 450gr medium PAN-SEARED CITRUS PRAWNS
• 8 cups greens (such as rocket, spinach, or spring mix)
• Fruity or lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1/2 orange
• 1 avocado, sliced or diced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 100gr sliced almonds, toasted
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Prepare the recipe for the Pan-Seared Citrus Prawns. Or, if you prefer, serve the prawns chilled.
2. Toss the prawns with the salad greens in a large bowl.
3. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, and if desired, some of the sauce remaining from the prawns with a generous squeeze of citrus, and toss lightly to coat.
4. Add the avocado, shallots and sliced almonds and then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

PAN-SEARED CITRUS PRAWNS

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• 5 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion (or shallot)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt
• 1.2kg medium Prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium orange, cut into wedges or slices
• 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Method:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, and pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture into a large skillet set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Add the Prawns, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cover, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Top with the remaining parsley and serve with orange and lemon slices on the side.

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Recipe via www.foodiecrush.com