Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Prawn & Mango Salsa by Amy Van

Preparation: 20 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Serves: 4

200 gm tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tbsps Cajun seasoning
2 tbsps oil

Salsa:
1 green mango, peeled and diced
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
2 shallots, peeled and diced
1 red chilli, sliced thinly
2 tbsps lime juice
2 tbsps red wine vinegar
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsps chopped fresh mint
Pinch of salt and sugar

Garlic Mash:
4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2 large potatoes, peeled
1 cup fresh milk
2 tbsps butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
1. Season prawns with Cajun seasoning for 15 mins
2. Heat oil in a pan over high fire. Pan-fry prawns for 1 to 2 mins on each side or till cooked. Set aside
3. Combine all the salsa ingredients together. Stir to mix well. Chill in fridge
4. To prepare garlic mash, fry garlic and set aside. Microwave potatoes on high, covered, for 7 to 10 mins. Remove and mix garlic with potatoes. Add milk and butter; and mash. Season to taste
5. Serve scoops of garlic-flavoured mashed potato topped with prawns and salsa on the side

Chef Tip:
If you're strapped for time, use ready-made mashed potato. Just add water or milk, stir to mix well. stand for a few mins and it's ready to eat!

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