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Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado

Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado is a keto lunch dish with 3.7 g net carbs, 25 g protein and 29 g fat per serving (355 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 25 minutes in total.

Plain organic prawns in a restrained lemon-tomato dressing, spooned into crisp lettuce with creamy avocado.

3.7 g estimated net carbs per serving25 min total4 servings
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Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado, a Ketogeni keto lunch dish

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: crustaceans, eggs, milk, celery, mustard. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 25 min · Total time: 25 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 4 servings)
Per servingAmount
Net carbohydrates3.7 g
Protein25 g
Fat29 g
Energy355 kcal

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

  1. 500 g organic cooked peeled prawns
  2. 100 g organic mayonnaise, no added sugar
  3. 60 g organic sour cream
  4. 15 g organic unsweetened tomato paste
  5. 1 piece organic lemon, zest and 1 tbsp juice
  6. 100 g organic celery, finely diced
  7. 200 g organic romaine leaves
  8. 150 g organic avocado, diced
  9. 10 g organic parsley
  10. 1 pinch smoked paprika
  11. 1 pinch fine sea salt
  12. 1 pinch black pepper

Step-by-step method

  1. Thaw prawns in the refrigerator if frozen; pat dry and keep chilled.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, tomato paste, lemon, paprika and pepper.
  3. Fold in prawns and celery; taste and chill until very cold.
  4. Separate and dry romaine leaves. Dice avocado just before serving and toss with a little lemon.
  5. Spoon prawn mixture into lettuce cups, top with avocado and parsley, and serve immediately.

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Storage

Prepare dressing a day ahead; add prawns no more than two hours before serving.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado?

One serving has 3.7 g net carbohydrates, 25 g protein and 29 g fat (355 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado ahead, store or freeze it?

Prepare dressing a day ahead; add prawns no more than two hours before serving.

Which allergens are in Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado?

It contains crustaceans, eggs, milk, celery and mustard, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado gluten-free?

Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.

Can I vary Lemony Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups with Avocado?

Yes. Add cayenne for gentle heat.

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