Name: Char-grilled prawn and corn salad
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 20 (1kg) uncooked medium king prawns (shrimp); 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon caster (superfine) sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 (500g) trimmed corn cobs; 20 gram (¾ ounce) butter, softened; 2 tablespoon olive oil, extra; 3 x 15cm (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into thin strips; 1 medium_piece (250g) avocado; 1/2 medium_piece (120g) iceberg lettuce, shredded finely; 6 small_piece (100g) radishes, trimmed, sliced very thinly; 1 cup loosely packed fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 1 green chilli, seeded, chopped finely; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon caster (superfine) sugar

Ingredients

20 (1kg) uncooked medium king prawns (shrimp)

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon caster (superfine) sugar

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 (500g) trimmed corn cobs

20 gram (¾ ounce) butter, softened

2 tablespoon olive oil, extra

3 x 15cm (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into thin strips

1 medium_piece (250g) avocado

1/2 medium_piece (120g) iceberg lettuce, shredded finely

6 small_piece (100g) radishes, trimmed, sliced very thinly

1 cup loosely packed fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves

2 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

1 green chilli, seeded, chopped finely

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon caster (superfine) sugar

Method

1.Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails intact. Combine prawns, garlic, juice, cumin, sugar and oil in a large bowl. Cover, refrigerate 10 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, make dressing. Place ingredients in a screw-top jar, shake well. Season to taste.

3.Brush corn with butter, season. Cook corn on a heated oiled char-grill pan (or barbecue), turning, 10 minutes or until browned lightly and just tender. Using a sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. Transfer to a small bowl, cover to keep warm.

4.Meanwhile, heat extra oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat, fry tortilla strips, in two batches, stirring, 2 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel. Season with salt to taste.

5.Season prawn mixture, cook on heated char-grill pan for 3 minutes, turning halfway, or until just cooked through.

6.Halve avocado, scoop flesh into a large bowl. Add lettuce, radish and three-quarters of the coriander, toss gently to combine. Arrange lettuce mixture on a platter, layer with prawns and corn, then drizzle with dressing.

7.Serve salad topped with tortilla strips and remaining coriander.

The tortilla strips can be prepared a day ahead; cool and store in an airtight container.
Note

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