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REFRESHING MELON AND KING PRAWN STARTER

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For a delicious and light appetizer, you can’t go wrong with a Refreshing melon and king prawn starter. This delightful recipe combines the sweet juiciness of melons with the succulent taste of king prawns for an appetizing treat. Not only is this starter delicious, but it’s also quite healthy, making it an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts or those on a calorie-conscious diet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • – 1 medium-sized cantaloupe melon or 1kg
  • – 200g of king prawns peeled and deveined
  • – 1 lime juice and zest
  • – 1 tablespoon of olive oil 15ml
  • – A handful of fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • – Salt and pepper to taste
  • – A handful of rocket leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by cutting the melon in half and removing the seeds. Then, using a melon baller, scoop out balls of melon and set them aside.
  2. Next, rinse the king prawns under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the king prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the lime juice, zest, chopped mint leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the cooked prawns and melon balls to the bowl and gently toss to coat in the lime and mint dressing.
  6. Arrange the rocket leaves on two plates, top with the prawn and melon mixture, and serve immediately.

Notes

1. If you don’t have a melon baller, you can also dice the melon into cubes.
2. For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a little bit of chili flakes to the lime and mint dressing.
3. Make sure not to overcook the prawns as they can become rubbery.