1-Step 1: Prepare your ingredients Start by gathering everything on the bench. Remove the leaves from the baby cos lettuces and set them aside so they are ready for filling later. Finely chop the chilli, chives, red onion, cucumber, avocado, and mango into small, even pieces. If you are making the dish for a party, keep the lettuce leaves chilled in the fridge until just before serving.

2-Step 2: Chop the prawns Take the 600g of large cooked and peeled prawns and chop them into bite-sized 1cm pieces. This size makes the filling easy to spoon into the lettuce leaves and gives you a nice mix of seafood in every bite. Set the chopped prawns aside in a large mixing bowl.

3-Step 3: Mix the creamy base Add the 1/3 cup aioli and 2 tsp lime zest to a separate bowl. Stir in the finely chopped chilli, chopped chives, diced red onion, diced Lebanese cucumber, diced avocado, and diced mango. Mix gently until everything is coated. The goal is a light, even blend that keeps the avocado and mango pieces from breaking down too much.

4-Step 4: Fold in the prawns Add the chopped prawns to the bowl with the creamy fruit and vegetable mix. Toss gently so the prawns are coated without getting mashed. If you are serving guests with different spice preferences, keep the extra chilli aside and add it only to part of the batch.

5-Step 5: Season to taste Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Taste again before serving. If it needs a little more lift, add a touch more lime zest or a squeeze of lime juice if you have it on hand. Keep the seasoning light so the sweet mango and fresh prawns still shine through.

6-Step 6: Fill the lettuce cups Spoon the prawn mixture into individual cos lettuce leaves. Use one or two spoonfuls per leaf, depending on the size of the leaves. Arrange the cups on a platter so they are easy to grab and serve. This also makes the dish look neat and party-ready.

7-Step 7: Garnish and serve Finish the Avocado, Mango, And Chilli Prawn Cups with extra finely chopped chilli and chives for garnish. Serve immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the filling tastes fresh. These cups are especially nice when mangoes and seafood are in season, and they work well for Christmas Day celebrations or summer entertaining.