Prawns Del Cabo Wabo
Traditional Mexican food is healthy and bursting with fresh flavors. The blend of fresh organic herbs and citrus vinaigrette in this prawns recipe is a tribute to those enormous flavors.
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Servings: 2 people
Equipment
- 1 flat griddle or sauté pan
- 1 food processor
- 1 Stainless steel tower mold (2 inch x 2 inch cube)
Ingredients
- 6 Wild Mexican Prawns (size 21-25 per lb)
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch Fresh garlic, diced small
- 1 pinch Fresh organic basil, julienne-sliced
- 1 pinch Duke's Superb Herb Blend (see below)
- 1 Tbsp Fresh organic cilantro, diced small
- 2 Tbsp Sinful Citrus Vinaigrette (see below)
- Avocado Tower Salad (see below)
Sinful Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tbsp Fresh whole garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp Fresh organic basil leaves, stems removed
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1.5 tsp Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Avocado Tower Salad
- 1/2 Fresh avocado, diced medium
- 2 Tbsp Dukecumber Pico de Gallo (see below)
- Juice from half of a lime
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch Duke’s Ready Anytime Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Duke's Superb Herb Blend (see below)
Duke's Superb Herb Blend
- 1 Tbsp Fresh organic rosemary, stems removed, diced small
- 1 Tbsp Fresh organic thyme, stems removed, diced small
- 1 Tbsp Fresh organic oregano, stems removed, diced small
Dukecumber Pico de Gallo
- 1 cup Ripe tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup Green onions, green parts only, diced small
- 1 cup Cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and diced small
- 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 bunch Cilantro, stems removed, diced medium
Instructions
- Peel, devein, rinse and dry Prawns
- Marinate with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, basil, and Duke's Superb Herb Blend for at least 1 hour.
- Sear Prawns on a hot flat griddle or sauté pan and arrange on plate.
Duke's Superb Herb Blend
- Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Sinful Citrus Vinaigrette
- Place egg in a food processor and blend for 2 minutes until frothy. While mixing, blend in garlic and basil until smooth. Add salt and pepper. In a thin, constant stream, slowly add olive oil (too fast and the dressing will separate). Add lemon juice and mix just until smooth.
Avocado Tower Salad
- Gently combine ingredients (do not overmix or the avocado will turn to mush). Place in a stainless steel tower mold (approximately 2-inch by 2-inch cube); then release on plate.
Dukecumber Pico de Gallo
- Mix all ingredients and refrigerate.