Grilled Prawn Cocktail with Avocado and Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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Juicy prawns charred over the grill served on a bed of creamy avocado with a zesty lime dressing. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together large raw prawns, olive oil, smoked paprika 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: 10 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16, peeled and deveined large raw prawns
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large, diced ripe avocado
1 cup, shredded romaine lettuce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp, chopped fresh coriander leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss 16 peeled and deveined large raw prawns with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Thread the prawns onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp olive oil to make the dressing.
Step 4: On serving plates, arrange 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce and top with 1 large diced ripe avocado. Place the grilled prawns on top and drizzle with the lime dressing.
Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately.