mexican lime prawn cocktail
(2 ratings)
Lightly steamed prawns are marinated in lime juice and served with tortilla chips. From PCC. Cook time is refrigeration time.
(2 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Steam
Ingredients For mexican lime prawn cocktail
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2 Tbsplime juice
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1 lbprawns (31/40 count) peeled and deveined
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1/2 clime juice
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1/2 mdonion, chopped
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1/2 cfresh cilantro, chopped
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1jalapeno pepper. minced
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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1 tspground cumin
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2 Tbspolive oil
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1tomato, chopped
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1avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
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tortilla chips, for serving
How To Make mexican lime prawn cocktail
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1Bring 1 quart salted water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons lime juice. Add prawns and bring back to a boil. Turn off the heat, pour off liquid and cover with a lid. Let prawns steam for 10 minutes off the heat. Spread out on a plate to cool completely.
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2Toss prawns with remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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3Remove prawns from lime juice, reserving a few tablespoons. Combine prawns, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, olive oil, salt, pepper and reserved lime juice in a bowl. Transfer to martini glasses or glass bowls and serve with tomatoes, avocado slices and tortilla chips.
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