Description
A light and refreshing appetizer featuring crisp chicory leaves filled with juicy king prawns and sweet mango pieces, finished with a zesty lemon, coriander, and olive oil dressing for a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicory Cups
- 4 chicory heads
- 300g cooked and peeled king prawns (2 x 150g packs)
- 600g freshly prepared mango pieces (2 x 300g packs)
- A few sprigs of salad cress
Dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Prepare Chicory Leaves: Separate the chicory heads carefully into individual leaves, ensuring each leaf remains intact to serve as a natural cup for holding the filling.
- Divide Filling Ingredients: Evenly distribute the cooked and peeled king prawns, fresh mango pieces, and salad cress sprigs among the separated chicory leaves, arranging them neatly for an attractive presentation.
- Chill the Assembled Cups: Assemble the chicory cups with fillings a few hours ahead of serving. Place them in the refrigerator to chill, allowing the flavors to meld while keeping the leaves crisp.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and finely chopped coriander until well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the Chicory Cups: Just before serving, drizzle a little of the lemon-coriander dressing over each filled chicory leaf to enhance the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Chilling the assembled cups for a few hours improves flavor integration and keeps the chicory leaves crisp.
- Use freshly prepared mango pieces for the best texture and sweetness; canned mango may alter the flavor.
- The salad cress adds a subtle peppery note but can be substituted with other microgreens or fresh herbs per availability.
- Adjust lemon juice and coriander quantity in the dressing to taste for desired acidity and herbaceousness.
- This dish is best served fresh on the day of preparation to maintain the freshness and crunch of the chicory leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: chicory cups, prawn appetizer, mango salad, healthy starters, lemon coriander dressing, no-cook appetizer, seafood appetizer
