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Avocado Prawns

By: dollychiaa

"Avocado is mashed until it turns into a paste with lemon juice and pepper. Absolutely original, it is a fantastic combination."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

2 avocados, halved with pits removed
1/2 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 pound peeled and deveined prawns
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Mash the avocados, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and parsley together in a bowl. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook the garlic in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the prawns and increase heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the prawns over medium heat until they begin to change color. Reduce heat to low. Stir the avocado mixture into the prawns; cook until the avocado is completely heated, about 2 minutes. Garnish with a little bit of black pepper to serve.