Prawns can be used just like shrimp in salad.
A prawn, though interchangeable with shrimp in recipes, is not actually a shrimp. These crustaceans are from the same family as shrimp, but are much larger in size. Prawns can often be found at the seafood counter of your grocery store with shrimp and may be referred to as shrimp. A traditional prawn is cooked with its head still on and is identified by its large pincher claw located at the tail of the shrimp, which is removed for cooking. In the event you cannot find prawns, rest assured you can change out your prawn recipe with shrimp.
Ceviche
Ceviche is a Spanish dish that is made from raw seafood, usually shrimp. This dish can be prepared with raw prawns. Remove the head and claw from the prawn, and clean and devein it. Dice into small pieces and mix with avocado, cabbage, onion and some form of acid which will cure the prawn meat for eating. The most common acid used is lime or lemon juice.
Creamy Salad
A creamy prawn salad can be made to spread on bread, serve with crackers or scooped up with pieces of cleaned endive leaves. Use 1 lb. cooked prawns, 1/3 cup chopped vegetables, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning to taste, and lemon juice and mix into a bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes or until mixture is cooled completely. Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Prawns and Avocado
There is nothing wrong with serving simple prawns and sliced avocados as a salad. Cook prawns whole or without their head in boiling water. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve on top of freshly sliced avocado. Squeeze lemon juice on top of the salad to keep the avocado from browning.
Thai Salad
Prawns can be used in a variety of cultural cuisines, including Thai. Marinate headless and cleaned prawns in lime juice, sesame oil, peanut satay sauce and cilantro. Fry in a wok until pink and cooked through. Serve over rice noodles and sprinkle with sliced cucumber, peanuts and a squirt of lime juice.
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