MODERN PRAWN COCKTAIL LETTUCE CUPS

SERVES 8 AS A STARTER

1 preserved lemon quarter, finely chopped 1 cup (300g) store-bought mayonnaise 1 tbs maple syrup 5 drops sesame oil Juice of 1/ 2 lemon, plus extra lemon wedges to serve 1/ 3 cup (50g) black sesame seeds 2 ripe avocados 1 butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed 10 cooked prawns, peeled, chopped Extra virgin olive oil and baby coriander, to serve

Combine lemon, mayonnaise, maple syrup, sesame oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt flakes.

Place sesame seeds in a shallow bowl. Cut avocados into thin wedges and dip 1 side into sesame. Arrange lettuce on a serving platter and dollop mayonnaise mixture in centre of leaves. Top with prawn and sliced avocado. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with baby coriander. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.