Jul 14 2026
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Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Harry Browne's Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Classic prawn cocktail with Marie Rose sauce

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Ingredients

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Prawns

Marie Rose Sauce

Garnish

Method

Prawns Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Prawns

    If the prawns are not already peeled and deveined, do so. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Prepare Lemon

    Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.

Marie Rose Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix Base of Sauce

    In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and tomato ketchup. Stir until well combined.

  2. 4

    Add Flavorings

    Add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, and fresh lemon juice to the mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.

  3. 5

    Season Sauce

    Taste the sauce and season with salt and additional Tabasco sauce as desired.

  4. 6

    Add Fresh Dill

    Finally, fold in the chopped fresh dill into the sauce for added flavor.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare Plates

    Place the lettuce leaves on individual serving plates as a bed for the prawns.

  2. 8

    Add Prawns

    Arrange the cooked prawns on top of the lettuce leaves.

  3. 9

    Add Sauce

    Spoon the Marie Rose sauce generously over the prawns.

  4. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle paprika over the top for garnish, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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