Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 500 g raw peeled large shrimp, ((King Prawns), tails removed)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ((add more to suit your tastes))
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, ((or smokey for a different flavour option))
  • 2 bunches of Asparagus, (halved)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 cups Cos lettuce leaves, ((or lettuce of choice), washed and ready to use)
  • 1 Avocado, (cubed)
  • 1/4 red onion, (sliced)
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ((optional for extra flavour))
  • 2 tablespoons water, ((or olive oil))
  • Salt to taste

Instruction

  • In a shallow bowl, combine shrimp (prawns) with all of the spice ingredients, and rub into the shrimp until evenly coated. Heat a large pan/skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the shrimp/prawns and the Asparagus while turning occasionally until the shrimp/prawns and asparagus have started to change colour and are just cooked (about 5 minutes).
  • Combine the lettuce leaves, avocado, onion slices and basil leaves in a salad bowl. Add the shrimp/prawns and avocado over the top. Drizzle with the dressing.