MEXICAN LIME PRAWN COCKTAIL

Mexican Lime Prawn Cocktail image

Provided by Mikekey *

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp lime juice
1 lb prawns (31/40 count) peeled and deveined
1/2 c lime juice
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper. minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

1. Bring 1 quart salted water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons lime juice. Add prawns and bring back to a boil. Turn off the heat, pour off liquid and cover with a lid. Let prawns steam for 10 minutes off the heat. Spread out on a plate to cool completely.
2. Toss prawns with remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Remove prawns from lime juice, reserving a few tablespoons. Combine prawns, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, olive oil, salt, pepper and reserved lime juice in a bowl. Transfer to martini glasses or glass bowls and serve with tomatoes, avocado slices and tortilla chips.