Ingredients

2 dozen large prawns, shelled and deveined
1 large red onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 large tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons corn oil
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Blanch the prawns in a
pot of boiling salted water for about 1 minute. Drain and immediately cool down in an ice
water bath. Set aside.

Place onion in a large bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. Let onion absorb salt for

15 minutes. Rinse under cool water and then drain. Return onion to bowl and add lime
juice, tomato, prawns, and oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and gently stir to
combine all ingredients. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.