How to Make Avocado Prawns - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado and prawns are a match made in heaven when it comes to creating a delicious and nutritious dish. This recipe for avocado prawns brings together the creamy texture of ripe avocados with the succulent flavor of fresh prawns, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and bursting with flavor. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, a light yet satisfying lunch, or a tasty addition to your dinner menu, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire...

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Ingredients

  • 2 avocados, halved with pits removed
  • ½ lemon, zested
  • ½ lemon, zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chopped garlic
  • ½ pound peeled and deveined prawns
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Mash the avocados, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and parsley together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook the garlic in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the prawns and increase heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the prawns over medium heat until they begin to change color. Reduce heat to low. Stir the avocado mixture into the prawns; cook until the avocado is completely heated, about 2 minutes. Garnish with a little bit of black pepper to serve.
  • Nutrition

    512 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 1378mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1199mg