Easy Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado and Tropical Fruit
Easy shrimp cocktail recipe using pre-cooked prawns, avocado, apple and a light wasabi mayonnaise. A fresh, make-ahead prawn cocktail with an optional festive dragon fruit twist.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g (14oz/ 4 cups) pre-cooked fresh or defrosted shrimp/prawns cut into pieces if large
- 2 large dragon fruit finely chopped (see alternatives in notes)
- 1 avocado finely chopped
- 1 apple Granny smith or other tart apple
- 2 pink shallots finely chopped
- 1 quantity wasabi mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon tabasco green
- 1 lime juice only
- 2 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves finely chopped (or parsley/chives)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- First make the wasabi mayonnaise.
- Cut up all the ingredients into small pieces and add to a big bowl. Stir in the wasabi mayonnaise and lime juice. Add a few drops of tabasco (or more wasabi) according to your taste then stir in the chopped fresh coriander and mint.
Notes
To Serve: Chill until ready. Serve in cocktail glasses, or spoon into halved dragon fruit shells for a festive look. Add a lime wedge or extra shrimp on top.
Make Ahead: Prep up to 1 day ahead and keep covered in the fridge. Stir once before serving. Do not freeze.
Dragon Fruit: Optional (and can be pricey). In France it’s easiest to find around the holidays. If you don’t have it, use kiwi or pink grapefruit — or simply add extra apple and avocado.
Herbs: Coriander/cilantro adds lots of flavour. If you’re not a fan, use flat-leaf parsley and keep the mint.
Spice Level: Start with a little wasabi and Tabasco, then taste and adjust.
Nutrition per 155g serving: 15g protein; 33g lipids; 5g carbohydrates; Glycemic Index: 1.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal
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