Poached Seafood in Lime Coconut Dressing

Submitted by dale7793

"So delicious! Imagine sitting outside on a hot summers night with this and a glass of wine! Would also make a great starter, just increase the quantities as required."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 400 g mixed fresh seafood (prawns, scallops, fish)
• 500 ml chicken stock (for poaching)
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mint, chopped
• 2 limes, juice of
• 1⁄2 cup coconut milk (use low fat)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 red chile, seeded and diced
• 2 cups lettuce, shredded

directions

1. Poach the seafood in the stock.
2. This will only take one or two minutes.
3. Remove the seafood and chill quickly to stop further cooking.
4. You can do this by placing the seafood in ice water for a few minutes.
5. Discard the stock.
6. Combine the remaining ingredients, except the lettuce, to form a dressing.
7. Drain the seafood from the water and add to the dressing.
8. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
9. To serve place the lettuce in the base of each serving bowl and pile over the seafood and dressing.
10. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[MICHELLE R.]

Excellent! This was light and bright. Very simple. Really great for a summer afternoon. A great alternative to the standard seafood bake.