Prawn and Asparagus Salad

published by udefolt on Nov 24, 2010

Although it tastes very light, this salad is filling enough to serve as a main course. The lime juice adds a zesty, vitamin C-rich kick.

Although it tastes very light, this salad is filling enough to serve as a main course. The lime juice adds a zesty, vitamin C-rich kick.

PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 5 MINUTES SERVES 4

HEASY

4 rashers lean back bacon

1 bunch asparagus spears, ends trimmed

300g (10oz) raw king prawns, tail-on

juice 2 limes

1 large romaine lettuce, sliced

200g (7oz) cherry tomatoes, halved

4 spring onions, finely sliced

2tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

1tbsp olive oil

Heat the grill to medium high. Grill the bacon rashers, then tear into chunks and set aside. Steam the asparagus spears for about 3 minutes. While they’re cooking, heat a frying pan and when hot, tip in the prawns with a good spinkling of sea salt and half the lime juice. Cook on a high heat for about 3 minutes until the prawns are completely pink and cooked through.

2 Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, sprinkle with the chives and drizzle with the oil and the remaining lime juice. Season well with pepper and serve immediately.

Per serving: 150 calories. 6g fat (1g saturated), 3.5g carbohydrate

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