Fiery Kicking Prawn Power Salad

🎉 Introduction
This Fiery Kicking Prawn Power Salad is bold, bright, refreshing, and packed with heat. Juicy prawns tossed in a spicy chili-lime dressing sit atop crisp greens, crunchy veggies, and creamy avocado for a salad that dances between zesty, spicy, and satisfying. It’s fast, fun, and perfect for a light lunch or dynamic dinner.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Small bowl for dressing
• Whisk or fork
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Skillet (if cooking raw prawns)

🛒 Ingredients

For the Spicy Prawns

• 1 lb (450g) cooked prawns or shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
  (If using raw prawns, sauté in olive oil with spices for 3–4 minutes until pink.)

For the Salad Base

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 avocado, diced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

For the Kicking Chili-Lime Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp chili flakes or chili crisp
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: If using raw prawns, heat olive oil in a skillet and cook prawns with chili powder, paprika, cayenne, garlic, salt, and pepper for 3–4 minutes until opaque. Let cool slightly. If using pre-cooked prawns, simply toss them in the seasoning with a splash of olive oil.

Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili flakes, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the spicy dressing.

Step 3: Assemble the salad by adding greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl or serving platter.

Step 4: Add the seasoned prawns on top.

Step 5: Drizzle with the chili-lime dressing and gently toss (or serve with dressing on the side).

Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lime for brightness or more chili for extra kick.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 2 large salads or 4 small servings
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 3–4 minutes (only if cooking prawns)
• Total Time: 10–15 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Store salad undressed for up to 2 days in the fridge.
• Keep prawns and dressing in separate containers.
• Do not freeze.
• Add avocado fresh when serving to prevent browning.

🥄 Variations

• Mango Twist: Add fresh mango slices for sweet contrast.
• Creamy Version: Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of spicy mayo.
• Low-Carb Boost: Add sliced bell peppers or zucchini ribbons.
• Extra Protein: Mix in quinoa or chickpeas.
• Thai-Style: Add mint, basil, and chopped peanuts with a splash of fish sauce.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use frozen prawns?
   Yes—thaw fully and pat dry before seasoning.
2. How spicy is this salad?
   Medium heat; adjust by reducing cayenne and chili flakes.
3. Can I grill the prawns?
   Absolutely—grilling adds great smoky flavor.
4. What greens work best?
   Arugula, baby spinach, mixed greens, or romaine.
5. Can I make the dressing ahead?
   Yes—store up to 5 days in the fridge.
6. Can I substitute lime juice?
   Lemon works, but lime gives the best zing.
7. Can I use another protein?
   Chicken, tofu, or salmon also work beautifully.
8. Is this gluten-free?
   Yes—just confirm your mustard is GF.
9. Can I use cocktail shrimp?
   Yes—just toss in spices and dressing.
10. How do I keep prawns juicy?
    Don’t overcook—prawns cook very fast.

🏁 Conclusion
This Fiery Kicking Prawn Power Salad is bold, refreshing, and incredibly quick to whip up. With spicy prawns, cool veggies, creamy avocado, and a zingy dressing, it’s the perfect balance of heat and freshness—ideal for a lively, flavor-packed meal any day of the week.

Fiery Kicking Prawn Power Salad

This Fiery Kicking Prawn Power Salad is bold, bright, refreshing, and packed with heat. Juicy prawns tossed in a spicy chili-lime dressing sit atop crisp greens, crunchy veggies, and creamy avocado for a salad that dances between zesty, spicy, and satisfying. It’s fast, fun, and perfect for a light lunch or dynamic dinner.

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Ingredients

  

For the Spicy Prawns

• 1 lb 450g cooked prawns or shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
• 1 clove garlic minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• If using raw prawns, sauté in olive oil with spices for 3–4 minutes until pink.

For the Salad Base

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cucumber sliced
• 1 avocado diced
• ¼ red onion thinly sliced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• For the Kicking Chili-Lime Dressing
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp chili flakes or chili crisp
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

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Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Small bowl for dressing
• Whisk or fork
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Skillet (if cooking raw prawns)

Method

 

Step 1: If using raw prawns, heat olive oil in a skillet and cook prawns with chili powder, paprika, cayenne, garlic, salt, and pepper for 3–4 minutes until opaque. Let cool slightly. If using pre-cooked prawns, simply toss them in the seasoning with a splash of olive oil.

Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili flakes, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the spicy dressing.

Step 3: Assemble the salad by adding greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl or serving platter.

Step 4: Add the seasoned prawns on top.

Step 5: Drizzle with the chili-lime dressing and gently toss (or serve with dressing on the side).

Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lime for brightness or more chili for extra kick.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store salad undressed for up to 2 days in the fridge.

Keep prawns and dressing in separate containers.

Do not freeze.

Add avocado fresh when serving to prevent browning.

🥄 Variations

Mango Twist: Add fresh mango slices for sweet contrast.

Creamy Version: Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of spicy mayo.

Low-Carb Boost: Add sliced bell peppers or zucchini ribbons.

Extra Protein: Mix in quinoa or chickpeas.

Thai-Style: Add mint, basil, and chopped peanuts with a splash of fish sauce.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes—thaw fully and pat dry before seasoning.

How spicy is this salad?
Medium heat; adjust by reducing cayenne and chili flakes.

Can I grill the prawns?
Absolutely—grilling adds great smoky flavor.

What greens work best?
Arugula, baby spinach, mixed greens, or romaine.

Can I make the dressing ahead?
Yes—store up to 5 days in the fridge.

Can I substitute lime juice?
Lemon works, but lime gives the best zing.

Can I use another protein?
Chicken, tofu, or salmon also work beautifully.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes—just confirm your mustard is GF.

Can I use cocktail shrimp?
Yes—just toss in spices and dressing.

How do I keep prawns juicy?
Don’t overcook—prawns cook very fast.

🏁 Conclusion
This Fiery Kicking Prawn Power Salad is bold, refreshing, and incredibly quick to whip up. With spicy prawns, cool veggies, creamy avocado, and a zingy dressing, it’s the perfect balance of heat and freshness—ideal for a lively, flavor-packed meal any day of the week.