Prawn Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Put the prawns in a large bowl,add the lime juice and salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Toss lightly, then leave to marinate.
3. 3
   Cut a cross in the base of each tomato.
4. 4
   Place them in a heat proof bowl and pour over boiling water to cover.
5. 5
   After 3 minutes, lift the tomatoes out with a slotted spoon and plunge them into a bowl of cold water.
6. 6
   Drain, the skins will have begun to peel back easilly from the crosses.
7. 7
   Skin the tomatoes completely, then cut them in half and squeeze out the seeds.
8. 8
   Chop the flesh into 1/2 inch cubes and add to the prawns.
9. 9
   Cut the avacado in half, remove the skin and seed, then slice the flesh into 1/2 inch chunks.
10. 10
    Add it to the prawn and tomato mixture.
11. 11
    Mix the hot chilli sauce, sugar and sour cream in a bowl.
12. 12
    Fold into the prawn mixture.
13. 13
    Line a bowl with the lettuce leaves, then top with the prawn mixture.
14. 14
    Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, then garnish with fresh basil and strips of green pepper.
15. 15
    Crusty bread makes a perfect accompaniment.