Spanish Prawn Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe when I want something special but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Fresh prawns tossed with vibrant citrus, briny capers, and creamy manzanilla cheese create a dish that feels fancy but comes together in just 45 minutes total. The lemon juice is packed with vitamin C, which helps your body absorb the protein from those beautiful prawns. Best of all, it's incredibly affordable compared to restaurant versions, and most of the ingredients are pantry staples I always have on hand. Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself to an elegant weeknight dinner, this Spanish inspired salad never disappoints.
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Ingredients
- 400prawns
- 200 dicedred onion
- 1orange
- 100 mllemon juice
- 250 mlolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspsalt
- half teaspoon tspblack pepper
- 1 tspcoriander
- 100 choppedchopped fresh parsley
- 100 croutonscrusty bread
- 100 crumbledmanzanilla cheese
- 20 pittedcapers
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Instructions
- 1
Peel and de-vein the prawns, then set aside.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and coriander. Blend until smooth.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the prawns, orange segments, chopped parsley, croutons, and crumbled manzanilla cheese.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir gently to combine.
- 5
Stir in the pitted capers.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8
Serve chilled, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
- 9
Crumbly bread on the side, if desired.
- 10
Optional: serve with a side of spicy aioli for dipping.
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