Prawn and Mandarin Salad

I'mPat's Note:

From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living issue 12 2007. Preparation does not include marinating time.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (fresh)
• 250 g prawns (raw, peeled, deveined, tails left on, I prefer off)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 40 g salad leaves (mixed)
• 2 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented or 220 grams container mandarin segments in natural juice, drained)
• 1 red capsicum (or green or yellow cut into short strips, bell pepper)
• 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed
• 4 slices bread, to serve (low gi recommended)

Directions:

1. In a small screw-top jar shake the orange juice, lime juice, Tabasco sauce and pepper to combine.
2. Place 2 tablespoons of the citrus mixture into a medium bowl and add the prawns and toss to coat.
3. Cover and put into the fridge for 1 hour to marinate.
4. Meanwhile if using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes and then drain.
5. To make the dressing, in a small jug whisk the remaining citrus mixture, red wine vinegar, olive oil and sesame oil to combine. Set aside.
6. Preheat a barbecue grill or plate on medium.
7. Thread the prawns onto wooden or metal skewers, leaving 0.5cm between each prawn. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until cooked through.
8. In a large bowl toss the salad leaves, mandarin, capsicum (bell pepper), and red onion.
9. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
10. Divide the salad among serving plates and top with the prawn skewers.
11. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with the bread.

Reviews

[dmac085]

I noticed in the reviews that the amount of sesame oil is in question. It isn't listed in the ingredient list but is added in step 5 of the directions without a measurement. Most reviewers are going with 1/2 tsp as it is a strong flavored oil.

[loof]

Boy I loved this salad! Wonderful flavor and beautiful presentation. I don't care for onion so left that out, and I used canned mandarin oranges. The dressing on this is outstanding, very light and fresh and a perfect complement to the shrimp. Served with some crunchy breadsticks and loved this - thanks for sharing this keeper!

[Lori Mama]

Nice refreshing salad. I used a green pepper. As with a reviewer, I wasn't sure how much sesame oil to add, so I used 1/2 tsp as well. I served an 8 grain bread along side. Made for Every Day Holiday Tag. :)