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Mexican prawn and tortilla salad

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For a lighter alternative to Mexican cuisine try this simple prawn and tortilla salad.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time15 minutes, (+ cooling time)
Mexican prawn and tortilla salad

Ingredients

  • 2 corn cobs, husks and silks removed
  • Olive oil, to brush
  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbs lime juice
  • 2 tbs olive oil, extra
  • 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1 red capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, stone removed, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1kg cooked prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • Lime wedges (optional), to serve

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat a chargrill or frying pan over high heat. Lightly brush the corn with a little of the oil. Cook, turning occasionally, for 8 mins or until lightly charred and tender. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, lightly brush the tortillas with a little oil. Cook for 1-2 mins each side or until lightly browned and crisp. Set aside to cool. Break into shards.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the taco seasoning, lime juice and extra oil in a small bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Use a sharp knife to cut down the side of each corn cob to remove the kernels. Arrange the corn, lettuce, capsicum, avocado, tortilla shards and prawns on a serving platter. Top with coriander and drizzle with dressing. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.