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Red Prawn Potato Salad

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Dive into fresh seaside flavors with this irresistible red prawn appetizer.

This recipe celebrates the delicacy of red prawns, highlighting their juicy flavor and tender texture. With a fresh touch and the sophistication of homemade red prawn mayonnaise, each bite delivers a burst of Mediterranean flavor that your guests will adore. Follow these simple steps to make an appetizer that is not only visually stunning, but also an absolute treat for seafood lovers.

Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable appetizer with this potato salad that will steal the show on any special occasion!

Prep: 20 minCook: 25 minServes: 4

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need

  • 2 large potatoes
  • 4 large carrots
  • 10-12 red prawns
  • Mayonnaise
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Crackers

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Cook the diced potatoes and carrots in plenty of salted boiling water until tender.
  2. 2Meanwhile, in a skillet with a little olive oil, sear the prawn tails for 1 minute per side and set aside.
  3. 3In that same oil, cook the prawn heads with a pinch of salt, pressing gently to release all their flavorful juices.
  4. 4Strain the infused oil from the pan and heads through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl, and let it cool completely.
  5. 5Once the potatoes and carrots are tender, drain them thoroughly and let them cool.
  6. 6Once cool, gently mash the potatoes and carrots together, keeping some texture.
  7. 7Finely chop the cooked prawn tails and fold them into the vegetable mixture.
  8. 8Whisk the cooled prawn oil into your mayonnaise to create a rich red prawn mayonnaise.
  9. 9Gently fold the mayonnaise into the potato salad until well combined.
  10. 10Serve garnished with the prawn heads and accompanied by crisp crackers.
  11. 11Now we can enjoy our festive red prawn potato salad appetizer!

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