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Refreshing melon and king prawn starter

A gut-friendly festive starter

  • Hands-on time: 15 mins
  • Time to make: 15 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 3.5
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Zest and juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 red chilli, finely sliced
  • ¼ honeydew melon, chopped into chunks
  • 1 small pawpaw, chopped into chunks
  • 16 cooked king prawns
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander
  • A large handful of rocket leaves
  • 200g coconut yogurt, to serve (optional)
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Mix the lime zest and juice, oil, white wine vinegar, red chilli and some salt and pepper in a wide bowl.

    2 Toss the melon and papaya in the bowl to coat and leave for 10 min to marinate.

    3 Add the prawns and herbs and mix to coat.

    Serving suggestion

    Serve with a scattering of rocket and coconut yogurt.

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