A twist of avocado ritz

24 June 2015 - 02:08 By Sunday Times Food Weekly

A twist of avocado ritz Ingredients3 large avocadosFinely grated rind and juice of1 lemon3 spring onions, very finely choppedSalt and pepper3ml paprikaTopping300g shrimps, cooked (or use crab meat)85ml ( cup) quality mayonnaise5ml (1 tsp) curry paste1 small red chilli, seeded and finely sliced5ml (1 tsp) fish sauceBlack pepperDash of lime juiceHandful fresh coriander, chopped, plus extra to serveMethodHalve the avocados and remove the pip. Peel off the skin and chop the flesh into small blocks.Combine with lemon rind and juice, spring onions, seasoning and paprika. Mix gently without mushing.For the topping, combine the shrimps, mayonnaise, curry paste, chilli, fish sauce, black pepper, lime juice and coriander.Spray 6 stainless-steel cooking rings with cooking spray and place on a serving plate or board. Spoon the avocado mixture into the rings.Top with the shrimp mixture, gently remove the rings and finish off with fresh coriander. Serves 6..

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