Christmas

Spicy prawn, coconut and kaffir lime spoons

Author: Liz Macri - Recipe Writer & Editor

Photographer: Andy Lewis

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Serves: 6 (makes 12 spoons)

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

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200g peeled cooked prawns, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriandercilantroX
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 kaffir lime leaves (central vein removed), shredded
1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shredded coconut, lightly toasted
Dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 ½ teaspoons castor sugar

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Instructions

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1 Place ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to combine.

2 To make dressing, mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to dissolve sugar. Pour dressing over prawn mixture. Stir to coat.

3 Divide spicy prawn mixture among 12 Chinese spoons and serve immediately.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free fish sauce.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 38 cal

Kilojoules 160 kJ

Protein 5 g

Total fat 1 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 5 g

Sugar 1 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 170 mg

Calcium 70 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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