2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed
1 lemon, juiced
200mL creme fraiche
1/4 cup mint leaves, shredded
3 mangoes
100 g baby rocket
4 green shallots, thinly sliced
3 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled into ribbons
1 bunch radish, washed, thinly sliced
1 kg cooked medium prawns, peeled, deveined
1/4 cup pistachio kernels, toasted, chopped
Extra virgin olive oil & lemon wedges to serve
Use a mandolin to thinly slice the fennel into a large bowl. Pour over the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Combine the creme fraiche and mint, season. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Remove the cheeks from the mango. Carefully scoop out the flesh, thinly slice. Drain the fennel.
Combine the rocket and shallots, arrange in a wreath shape on a large board or platter. Top with fennel, cucumber, radish, prawns and mango. Sprinkle with pistachio. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with mint crème fraiche and lemon wedges.
Credits: Australian Mangoes
Photo Credits: Australian Mangoes