Jul 14 2026
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Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Gaslamp
Time30m
Serves4

Classic prawn cocktail with Marie Rose sauce.

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Ingredients

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Prawns

Marie Rose Sauce

Method

Preparing the Prawns

  1. 1

    Step 1: Cook the Prawns

    In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drain.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Season the Prawns

    Place the cooked prawns in a bowl. Add lemon juice and salt, and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to cool.

Making the Marie Rose Sauce

  1. 3

    Step 3: Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 4

    Step 4: Season the Sauce

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Assembling the Prawn Cocktail

  1. 5

    Step 5: Prepare the Serving Dish

    On a serving platter or individual serving glasses, lay down the lettuce leaves as a base.

  2. 6

    Step 6: Add Prawns

    Spoon the seasoned prawns over the lettuce leaves.

  3. 7

    Step 7: Add Sauce

    Drizzle the Marie Rose sauce generously over the prawns.

  4. 8

    Step 8: Garnish

    Top with halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of paprika for added color and flavor.

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