READY IN 25 mins

Avocado Prawns

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

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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 16, 2009

It's really good but a lot of avocado. I used half the recommended amount and I put it over pasta and it was great.

—MBloomin

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 07, 2010

I made this recipe for my family along with stuffed mushrooms. The mushrooms were a hit but no one liked the prawns. Unfortunately, I will not be making this recipe again.

—JK813

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Dec 21, 2009

This is really good. I made it as a side dish served next to Lemon Garlic Talapia. I served it over fresh green beans and it was good, a little thicker then i thought it would be. I was expecting more of a sauce but it was still good!

—Heather Andree

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Jan 19, 2010

Original and refreshing way to make butterfly shrimp! Go easy on the lemon and add a bit of white wine to make a reduction in the pan. Highly recommended.

—SpE

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Mar 04, 2012

this was very good, very fresh flavour. I did however tweak it a bit, to make the sauce a bit more pastier and smoother. but it was a hit and will definately be making this again.

—gulabjamun

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Dec 27, 2011

I made this as an entree for Christmas lunch exactly as given in the recipe. I was intrigued by the idea of warm, cooked avocado! The dish on it's own is interesting, the flavor of the avocado came through just fine although there was a tad too much avocado to prawns ratio. I feel it does need to be served over pasta or perhaps brown rice to cut the richness. All in all a very novel and interesting dish.

—Lyn_Sushi

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Apr 20, 2010

We loved this. We used a pound of shrimp and served it over 16 oz. thin spaghetti (lightly coated in olive oil.) I felt like there was definitely enough sauce without changing the recipe. For our family, it served 4. The interesting thing is- it really doesn't taste like avocado. But it's very good!

—grelli2

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Feb 20, 2013

The warm avocado fascinated me so I had to try it. The shrimp sort of got lost in the sauce the first time I made this and we thought the sauce was too thick. The second time I steamed my shrimp as I normally do and dipped them in the sauce, which I thinned with a bit of dry white wine. I didn't measure, just added until the texture was right. Don't be afraid, this is really good!

—BigShotsMom

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Nutrition

Calories
512 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
22.1 g
7%

Cholesterol
173 mg
58%

Fat
40.7 g
63%

Fiber
15.2 g
61%

Protein
23 g
46%

Sodium
1378 mg
55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Avocado Prawns

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 512
Calories from Fat: 366

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.7g 63 %
Saturated Fat 5.9g 30 %
Cholesterol 173mg 58 %
Sodium 1378mg 55 %
Potassium 1199mg 34 %
Total Carbohydrates 22.1g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 15.2g 61 %
Protein 23g 46 %
** Sugars 2.5g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 81 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 44 %
Thiamin 26 %
Niacin 52 %
Vitamin B6 42 %
Magnesium 34 %
Folate 95 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.