Grilled Barbecued Prawn Cocktail with Avocado Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Juicy prawns grilled over high heat served atop fresh greens with a creamy avocado lime dressing for a refreshing Australian-style starter. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, brings together large prawns, olive oil, garlic cloves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16, peeled and deveined large prawns
2 tbsp olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp chili flakes
to taste salt
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 medium ripe avocado
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp honey
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to high. In a bowl, toss 16 peeled and deveined large prawns with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, and salt to taste.
Step 2: Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and slightly charred, then remove from heat.
Step 3: In a blender, combine 1 medium ripe avocado, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, 1 tsp honey, salt and black pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.
Step 4: Arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens on four plates. Place 4 grilled prawns on each and drizzle generously with the avocado lime dressing.
Step 5: Serve immediately as a light and fresh barbecued prawn cocktail.