Ingredients
– 170g white bread sliced into 2cm cubes
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Half a teaspoon mixed dried herbs
– 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
– 100g lighter mayonnaise
– 30g tomato ketchup
– 1/4 teaspoon paprika
– 1 lemon sliced into 8 wedges
– 250g cold water prawns defrosted and drained
– 2 Little Gem lettuce leaves separated
– 225g cooked king prawns defrosted and drained
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for serving
Instructions
1-Prepare all ingredients: Toss the 170g white bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half a teaspoon mixed dried herbs, and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, then season as needed.
2-Bake the croutons: Spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until golden, turning halfway through for even crisping.
3-Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine 100g lighter mayonnaise, 30g tomato ketchup, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and juice from 2 lemon wedges; stir well and season to taste.
4-Add the prawns: Gently stir in the 250g cold water prawns to coat them evenly with the sauce.
5-Arrange on the platter: Lay out the 2 Little Gem lettuce leaves on a serving dish, spoon the prawn mixture over them, and top with 225g cooked king prawns and the baked croutons.
6-Finish and serve: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper on top and add the remaining lemon wedges for garnish.
Last Step:
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🍞 Use brown bread as an alternative to white bread for croutons.
🔥 Make sure to turn the bread cubes halfway through baking for even crispness.
🍋 Use fresh lemon juice for vibrant flavor and garnish with lemon wedges for presentation.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cooking time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and assembling
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 1.4 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8.9 grams
- Fiber: 1.4 grams
- Protein: 15 grams