Fusion Prawn / Shrimp Cocktail With Spicy Coconut D

Name: Fusion Prawn / Shrimp Cocktail With Spicy Coconut Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled; 12 small head romaine lettuce, shredded; 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated; 1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped; ⅞ cup coconut milk; 1 stalk lemongrass, tender inner core only, chopped; 1 lime, zest of, Grated, plus; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped, plus; 4 sprigs of fresh mint, to garnish; 5 ounces fat free Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled
12 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped
⅞ cup coconut milk
1 stalk lemongrass, tender inner core only, chopped
1 lime, zest of, Grated, plus
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped, plus
4 sprigs of fresh mint, to garnish
5 ounces fat free Greek yogurt

1
To make the dressing, place the coconut milk in a medium saucepan with half the chili, and all the ginger and lemon grass.
2
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
3
Leave to cool for about 30 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
4
Strain the dressing through a sieve into a bowl.
5
Stir in the yoghurt, mint, lime zest and juice, and the remaining chili, season lightly and then stir in the shrimp.
6
Divide the Romaine lettuce between 4 small serving dishes and spoon the shrimp and dressing over the top.
7
Serve immediately, garnished with the reserved mint sprigs and a slice of lime, or a little more red chilli, finely sliced.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, 12 small head romaine lettuce, shredded, 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated, 1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fusion Prawn / Shrimp Cocktail With Spicy Coconut Dressing 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.

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Fusion Prawn / Shrimp Cocktail With Spicy Coconut Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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