Italian Prawn Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Italian prawn salad is one of my go to dishes when I want something fresh and elegant without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to table, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a casual gathering. The prawns are packed with lean protein and omega 3 fatty acids, making this as nutritious as it is delicious. I love how straightforward it is to make, with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and the bright flavors of garlic, basil, and lemon really shine through. Trust me, once you make this, you'll find yourself returning to it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400prawns
- 120 mlolive oil
- 60 mlwhite wine vinegar
- 4garlic
- 20 gfresh basil
- 2 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
- 120 gmozzarella cheese
- 200 gcherry tomatoes
- 100 gred onion
- 30 mllemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Tip: To prevent excess moisture from affecting the salad's texture.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Tip: Use a medium-low heat to prevent the prawns from cooking too quickly.
- 3
Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
Tip: Do not overcook the prawns.
- 5
Add the white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Tip: The acidity from the vinegar will help to balance the flavors.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked prawns, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil.
Tip: Gently fold the ingredients together to avoid bruising the vegetables.
- 7
Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: The acidity from the lemon will help to brighten the flavors.
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