Zingy grapefruit, prawn, avocado & tamarind salad

Method 1

Ingredients

3 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp tamarind

1 small garlic clove, crushed

3cm piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated

3 tsp fish sauce

1-2 limes, juiced

2 ripe avocados, stoned, peeled and thinly sliced

2 red grapefruits, peeled, pith removed, sliced into rounds

8 radishes, thinly sliced

150g cooked king prawns, peeled

2 tbsp sesame seeds

½ small bunch of coriander, leaves picked and torn

STEP 1

Combine the sesame oil, tamarind, garlic, ginger, fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and add more fish sauce if needed, then season to taste.

STEP 2

Arrange the avocado, grapefruit rounds, radishes and prawns on a serving platter. Drizzle over the dressing and scatter with the sesame seeds and coriander.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 1 pink grapefruit

- 200g cooked prawns

- 1 ripe avocado

- 1 tbsp tamarind paste

- 1 tbsp honey

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Peel the grapefruit and remove the segments, setting them aside in a bowl.

2. Peel and dice the avocado, and add it to the bowl with the grapefruit segments.

3. In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

4. Add the cooked prawns to the bowl with the grapefruit and avocado.

5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

6. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

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