Garlic Lemon Prawn Salad

Garlic lemon prawn salad with rocket, cucumber ribbons and cherry tomatoes.

This garlic lemon prawn salad is fresh, bright and incredibly satisfying. Juicy prawns are quickly sautéed with garlic and olive oil, then layered over peppery rocket, crisp cucumber ribbons and sweet cherry tomatoes.


A simple lemon garlic dressing ties everything together, adding just the right balance of acidity, richness and freshness.


It’s the kind of meal that feels light but still filling ,perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing dinner, or a beautiful warm-weather salad.

Garlic Lemon Prawn Salad

Healthythandi

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean-inspired

A fresh prawn salad with garlic, lemon dressing, rocket and cucumber ribbons. Light, vibrant and ready in 15 minutes.

Garlic Lemon Prawn Salad

Ingredients

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    • 250 g prawn meat, peeled and deveined
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

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    • 2 large handfuls rocket (arugula)
    • ½ cucumber, sliced into ribbons
    • 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
    • Handful fresh parsley or coriander, chopped

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    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
    • 1 garlic clove, finely minced or grated
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
    • ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

    Method

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      1. In a small bowl whisk together:

      2. • olive oil

      3. • lemon juice

      4. • garlic

      5. • Dijon mustard

      6. • honey or maple syrup

      7. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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      1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

      2. Add garlic and chili flakes and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

      3. Add the prawns, season with salt and pepper and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

      4. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

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      1. In a large bowl combine:

      2. • rocket

      3. • cucumber ribbons

      4. • cherry tomatoes

      5. • red onion

      6. • chopped herbs

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      1. Place the warm prawns on top of the salad.

      2. Drizzle the lemon garlic dressing over everything just before serving.

      3. Toss gently to combine.
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