Prawn & Avocado Tower with Citrus Mayonnaise

Close to where we live is a lovely spa which has a wonderful restaurant attached to it. I know it sounds ridiculous but every time I go there (whether I'm lucky enough to be having a pampering spa session or just a relaxing lunch) I have to have the same thing – this prawn and avocado tower – I just can't resist it!

This is my version of it which I have to admit tastes just as good as the real thing. Juicy and succulent prawns coated in a delicious and rich citrus mayonnaise topped with avocado, tomato and sprouts on a crisp muffin – absolutely perfect! Trust me, once you try it you'll be wanting it over and over again!

It's a perfect treat for a special lunch so pamper yourself without having to leave your own home and make yourself this treat or even better make it for your mum this Mother's Day. Enjoy!

{Serves 4}

Citrus Mayo:

125ml good quality mayonnaise

Zest of 1 lemon, plus good squeeze of juice

Zest of ½ lime, plus squeeze of juice

Zest of ½ orange

Good grinding of black pepper

Small pinch of sea salt (optional)

Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

170g/ 6oz small cooked & peeled prawns (shrimp)

4 English muffins, cut in half

Drizzle of olive oil

2 handfuls of mixed lettuce leaves

1 avocado, peeled & sliced

1 - 2 tomatoes (depending on size), thinly sliced

2 handfuls of sprouts

4 wedges of lemon

Cucumber slices to serve (optional)

Cocktail sticks or small skewers to keep everything in place!

To make the mayonnaise simply combine all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.

When you are ready to assemble the towers put the prawns into a medium bowl and add roughly ¾ of the mayonnaise. Stir well so that all of the prawns are evenly coated in the mayonnaise. If the mayonnaise is a little too thick you can add a splash of water to thin it down.

Place the muffins on a baking tray and drizzle with a little olive oil. Toast under a grill or broiler until golden then remove and let cool.

Place one half on the muffin on serving plates then add ½ a handful of the mixed lettuce leaves. Top with ¼ of the prawns then add the top of the muffin. Layer the avocado and tomato slices on top of the muffin and top with the sprouts. If you like you can add an extra drizzle of the mayonnaise over the sprouts. Take a wedge of lemon and place a cocktail stick through it then place it on top of the tower and skewer it to keep everything in place. Serve with the cucumber slices on the sides then enjoy, but just so you know, a knife and fork is recommended for this one!