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Prawn & Mandarin Salad

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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (fresh)
  • 250 grams fresh shrimp (prawns, peeled, deveined, tails left on, I prefer off)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 40 grams salad greens (mixed greens, leaves)
  • 250 grams mandarin oranges (2 oranges, peeled and segmented or 220 grams container mandarin segments in natural juice, drained)
  • 1 red capsicum (or green or yellow cut into short strips, bell pepper though reviewers consider 1/2 a capsicum is adequate)
  • 2 ounces red onion (1/4 onion, thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 4 slices (4 ounces) bread (to serve (low gi recommended)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a small screw-top jar shake the orange juice, lime juice, Tabasco sauce and pepper to combine.

  • Step 2: Place 2 tablespoons of the citrus mixture into a medium bowl and add the prawns and toss to coat.

  • Step 3: Cover and put into the fridge for 1 hour to marinate.

  • Step 4: Meanwhile if using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes and then drain.

  • Step 5: To make the dressing, in a small jug whisk the remaining citrus mixture, red wine vinegar, olive oil and sesame oil to combine. Set aside.

  • Step 6: Preheat a barbecue grill or plate on medium.

  • Step 7: Thread the prawns onto wooden or metal skewers, leaving 0.5cm between each prawn. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until cooked through.

  • Step 8: In a large bowl toss the salad leaves, mandarin, capsicum (bell pepper), and red onion.

  • Step 9: Add the dressing and toss to coat.

  • Step 10: Divide the salad among serving plates and top with the prawn skewers.

  • Step 11: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with the bread.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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