Prawn & avocado cocktail

Traditional prawn cocktails never go out of fashion.

Recipe «Prawn & avocado cocktail» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 4 ripe avocados, 1 bunch coriander, washed, dried, roots & stalks trimmed, 4 egg yolks, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 60ml olive oil , Salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 iceberg lettuce, leaves separated, washed, dried, 30 medium cooked tiger prawns, peeled, deveined , 2 lemons, cut into 10 wedges, to serve, Ciabatta or crusty bread, to serve.

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe avocados 
• 1 bunch coriander, washed, dried, roots & stalks trimmed 
• 4 egg yolks 
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
• 60ml olive oil 
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 iceberg lettuce, leaves separated, washed, dried 
• 30 medium cooked tiger prawns, peeled, deveined 
• 2 lemons, cut into 10 wedges, to serve 
• Ciabatta or crusty bread, to serve 

Instructions

1. Use a small sharp knife to cut 1 of the avocados in half. Remove the stone and peel. Place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the coriander, egg yolks and half the lemon juice, and process until combined. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin steady stream until the mixture is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Place mayonnaise in an airtight container. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface. Cover with a lid and store in the fridge.
2. Use a small sharp knife to cut the remaining avocados in half. Remove the stones and peel. Coarsely chop and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining lemon juice and gently toss to coat.
3. Place lettuce leaves, cup-side up, on serving plates. Divide avocado mixture among lettuce leaves and arrange the prawns on top. Drizzle with mayonnaise and season with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.