Kauai Prawns, Mango and Hearts of Palm Salad Recipe

Name: Kauai Prawns, Mango and Hearts of Palm Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 Kauai prawns, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled; Fresh lemon juice, to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon sambal; Hawaiian sea salt; Fresh ground pepper; Olive oil; 1/2 fresh vanilla bean; 2 tablespoons mango puree; 1/4 cup grape seed oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 8 ounces fresh hearts of palm, peeled, diced and sauteed; 1 Maui mango, peeled and diced; 1/4 pound baby arugula, washed; 1 -ounce micro greens; 12 edamame beans, blanched and shucked; 1 tomato, peeled and diced; 4 Kauai prawn heads, seasoned and fried

Servings: persons

12 Kauai prawns, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sambal
Hawaiian sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
Olive oil
1/2 fresh vanilla bean
2 tablespoons mango puree
1/4 cup grape seed oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
8 ounces fresh hearts of palm, peeled, diced and sauteed
1 Maui mango, peeled and diced
1/4 pound baby arugula, washed
1 -ounce micro greens
12 edamame beans, blanched and shucked
1 tomato, peeled and diced
4 Kauai prawn heads, seasoned and fried

1
Season the prawns with the lemon juice, paprika, sambal, and salt and pepper.
2
Saute the prawns with some olive oil until just done.
3
Let cool a little and cut in 1/2 lengthwise.
4
For the Dressing:
5
Split a vanilla bean lengthwise remove the seeds and put in a small bowl.
6
Add the mango puree and start whisking in the grape seed oil and rice vinegar.
7
Add the ginger, salt, and pepper.
8
To Plate:
9
Place a 3-inch ring mold in the center of each plate.
10
Place about 2 ounces of the diced hearts of palm in the ring mold and press down.
11
Next add about 3 to 4 tablespoons of diced mango, press down.
12
Top with 5 pieces of the cut prawns seasoned side up.
13
Place the arugula and micro greens in a bowl, add a little dressing, salt, pepper and toss together.
14
Carefully remove the ring molds.
15
Top each 1 with some of the greens.
16
Pour some of the dressing around the plate and garnish with the edamame beans, diced tomatoes and 1 fried shrimp head for each plate.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 Kauai prawns, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled, Fresh lemon juice, to taste, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon sambal, and more.

Yes, Kauai Prawns, Mango and Hearts of Palm Salad 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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Kauai Prawns, Mango and Hearts of Palm Salad

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