Jerk Prawn Avocado Salad
- Preperation Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 Minutes
- Servings: 4 people
About this recipe
Jerk Prawn Avocado Salad with Yardie Drizzle, Cucumber and Fresh Herbs
Light, fresh and full of Caribbean sunshine, this Jerk Prawn Avocado Salad is a beautiful balance of juicy seafood, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables and sweet chilli flavour. Tender prawns are gently seasoned with jerk spice, then paired with cool cucumber, ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, red onion and a generous scattering of fresh herbs.
Instead of a traditional lime and honey dressing, this salad is finished with Jerk Centre Yardie Drizzle — our honey, lemon and chilli dressing that brings the whole dish to life. The natural sweetness works perfectly with the prawns, the lemon adds a bright citrus lift, and the gentle chilli heat gives every bite a delicious Caribbean kick.
The creamy avocado softens the warmth of the dressing, while the cucumber keeps the salad fresh and refreshing. It is colourful, zesty, slightly sweet, lightly spicy and perfect for summer lunches, BBQ tables, seafood starters or a fresh main meal.
This is a salad that feels elegant but easy, light but satisfying, and full of proper island flavour. Every forkful brings together sweet Yardie Drizzle, juicy prawns, fresh herbs and creamy avocado for a dish that tastes vibrant, tropical and absolutely delicious.
Chef’s Tips
Do not overcook the prawns; they only need a few minutes.
Add fresh pineapple for a sweeter tropical twist.
Serve with toasted sourdough or coconut rice.
Chill the avocado before serving for a refreshing contrast.
Best Jerk Centre Sauce to Use
Taste From the Ancestors — mild, aromatic and perfect with delicate seafood.
Instructions
- Toss the prawns with Taste From the Ancestors Sauce, olive oil, salt and black pepper.
- Heat a frying pan until hot.
- Cook the prawns for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and lightly charred.
- Arrange lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes and red onion in a serving bowl.
- Place the warm jerk prawns on top of the salad.
- Drench in Yardie Drizzle dressing and scatter over fresh herbs.
Ingredients
300g raw king prawns, peeled
2 tbsp Jerk Centre Taste From the Ancestors Sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
2 avocados, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bag romaine or mixed lettuce
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Yardie Drizzle
Fresh coriander or parsley
Salt and black pepper
Best Served With
This Jerk Prawn Avocado Salad with Yardie Drizzle, Cucumber and Fresh Herbs is best served chilled or slightly warm, with an extra drizzle of Jerk Centre Yardie Drizzle just before serving for that sweet honey, lemon and chilli finish.
It pairs beautifully with:
Warm flatbreads or toasted pitta for scooping up the prawns, avocado and dressing.
Coconut rice or rice and peas if you want to turn it into a more filling Caribbean-style main meal.
Grilled corn on the cob brushed with butter, lime and a little extra Yardie Drizzle.
Crispy plantain chips for a sweet, crunchy island-style side.
A chilled tropical drink such as pineapple juice, ginger beer, rum punch or a fresh lime cooler.
For the best flavour, serve it fresh with plenty of herbs, a squeeze of lime and the Yardie Drizzle poured over the prawns just before it reaches the table.
Sauce Used
- Yardie Drizzle
- Salad Dressing
