Fennel and Orange Salad Topped With Prawns / Shrimp

Name: Fennel and Orange Salad Topped With Prawns / Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red chili, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 500 g fresh prawns or 500 g shrimp, shelled and divined; 12 baby fennel; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 3 fresh oranges

Servings: persons

1
To make up the marinate add lemon juice, olive oil, finely minced fresh red chilli, finely minced fresh garlic, finely chopped fresh parsley into a jar and shake until the mixture it's well blended.
2
Place the shelled and divined prawns/shrimp into a bowl and pour the marinate over the prawns/shrimp.
3
Marinate in the fridge for about two hours.
4
Once marinate is ready make the salad.
5
Slice fennel in half and remove the middle bulb of fennel (this part could be very woody if fennel wasn't picked at the right time).
6
Finely slice fennel into straw size.
7
In a small bowl, mix olive oil and white wine vinegar then add fennel to soak/marinate in until ready to use.
8
Peel each orange and sliced them into four thick slices each.
9
When ready to serve this dish arrange three oranges in a circle (lapping each other) in the middle of each serving plates.
10
If your orange is small then you may need another orange.
11
Place fennel on top of the orange (you can discard any left over dressing).
12
Place/Style the prawn/shrimp onto of the salad, discard any marinate.
13
Serve and Enjoy.

371

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red chili, finely minced, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Fennel and Orange Salad Topped With Prawns / Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!