prawn cocktail dinner bowl
Hugely popular in Australia, the prawn (or shrimp) cocktail is transformed into a dinner bowl. While technically shrimp and prawns are slightly different (prawns have more teeny tiny claws) they are interchangeable for cooking purposes. I prefer to peel and devein my shrimp before cooking - suit yourself! And one more thing: avocado, once relegated to prawn cocktails and salads, is now exploding in use across AU and is a major export to Malaysia and Singapore!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil, (divided)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, (divided)
- 3 small zucchini, sliced thinly, the long way into ribbons
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 small baguette, sliced diagonally into 8 slices
- 20 ounces raw, large shrimp
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 cups lettuce, shredded (iceberg or romaine)
- 2 small avocados, sliced
- - cornichons (tiny sour pickles), to serve
- DRESSING - MARIE ROSE SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch cayenne (or more to taste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1-3 teaspoon brandy (optional)
How To Make prawn cocktail dinner bowl
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Step 1Combine vinegar, 1/2 the oil and 1/2 the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add zucchini. Stir to coat. Let stand, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mint.
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Step 2Meanwhile, heat a greased barbecue grill (charcoal, gas or electric) on medium-high heat. Combine garlic and remaining oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Brush each side of bread with oil mixture. Chargrill for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until toasted. Transfer to a plate. Increase heat to high. Drizzle shrimp with remaining lemon juice. Sprinkle with paprika. Toss to coat. Cook shrimp, turning, for 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through.
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Step 3Make Marie Rose Sauce: Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together until smooth and combined. (You can do this while the zucchini is standing.)
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Step 4Arrange lettuce, zucchini, avocado, shrimp and cornichons in serving bowls. Drizzle with a little sauce. Serve with chargrilled bread and remaining sauce.
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