Description
A vibrant and flavorful Cajun prawn and charred corn salad combining smoky sweetcorn, spicy seasoned prawns, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 200g fresh sweetcorn kernels
- 150g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined
- ½ tbsp Cajun spice blend
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, halved, stoned and finely chopped
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
- small handful of coriander, finely chopped
- 1 romaine lettuce, chopped
Instructions
- Char the Corn: Heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the sweetcorn kernels without stirring for a few minutes, then shake the pan occasionally and continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the kernels develop brown spots and a smoky flavor. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the Prawns: In a small bowl, combine the raw prawns with the Cajun spice blend and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Heat half of the sunflower oil in the same frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned prawns and cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they turn pink and are cooked through. Transfer the cooked prawns to the plate with the corn.
- Prepare the Dressing and Salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, remaining oil, and chopped jalapeño if using. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the chopped red pepper, avocado, spring onions, coriander, and romaine lettuce to the bowl. Toss everything together thoroughly to combine.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the charred corn and cooked prawns into the salad mixture. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the blend of smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add more to taste.
- Ensure prawns are fully cooked to avoid any food safety issues.
- You can substitute romaine lettuce with mixed greens if preferred.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day if needed.
- For a vegan version, omit prawns and substitute with grilled tofu or chickpeas and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cajun prawn salad, charred corn salad, spicy prawn salad, summer salad, healthy prawn salad, cajun spice recipe
