Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Prawn and Avocado Citrus Salad
柑橘牛油果蝦沙律
Recipe overview
Prawn and Avocado Citrus Salad is a practical Western home dish for a Hong Kong household, with a clear sequence for reliable results.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 500 g prawn
- 2 piece avocado
- 1 piece heads lettuce
- 1 piece cucumbers
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
Sauce
- 1 piece lemons
- 1 piece limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
Seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- saucepan
- colander
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- whisk
- citrus juicer
- measuring spoons
- timer
- serving bowl
03
Steps
Step 1
Prepare ingredients
Rinse and prepare prawn, remove inedible parts, pat dry with kitchen paper and keep separate to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 2
Boil
Cook prawn in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, keep the heat even and remove promptly at the stated doneness.
Step 3
Drain
Drain prawn thoroughly and shake off excess water gently without crushing.
Step 4
Cool
Spread prawn out to cool for 3 minutes; do not cover while steam is escaping.
Step 5
Prepare ingredients
Rinse and prepare heads lettuce, remove inedible parts, pat dry with kitchen paper and keep separate to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 6
Cut ingredients
Cut cucumbers, Cherry tomatoes into even, bite-size pieces on a stable board and keep each item separate.
Step 7
Prepare ingredients
Halve both avocados, remove the two pits and peel, then cut the flesh from all four avocado halves into even cubes.
Step 8
Mix
Combine lemons, limes, olive oil, honey, salt, Black pepper in a bowl until evenly distributed with no clumps.
Step 9
Arrange ingredients
Place the lettuce, cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes in a large serving bowl and spread them evenly as the salad base.
Step 10
Add ingredients
Add prawn, avocado and spread evenly so the ingredients remain in the correct state for this step.
Step 11
Finish seasoning
Pour the prepared lemon-lime dressing from step 8 over the salad, toss gently and taste immediately; do not add whole lemons or limes again.
Step 12
Serve
Divide prawn, avocado, heads lettuce into four portions and serve at its best eating temperature.
Common mistakes
- Do not skip draining or drying, or the finished dish may become watery.
- Check doneness at the stated time and avoid overcooking seafood.
Tips
Measure every ingredient before heating for a smoother workflow.
On the first attempt, taste with the employer and note the family preference.
