Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail recipe served on a plate, by Joe Fortes
Jul 30 2026
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Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Joe Fortes
Time30m
Serves4

Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail is a classic seafood dish featuring large, succulent prawns served with a tangy cocktail sauce. The prawns are poached until pink and served chilled, allowing their natural sweetness to shine through, while the sauce is enhanced with a zesty kick from horseradish and hot sauce for an American twist. Here's how to prepare this refreshing dish at home.

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Ingredients

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Prawns

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Prepare the Prawns

1

Boil the Prawns

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and juice from half the lemon. Carefully add the jumbo tiger prawns and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.

2

Chill the Prawns

Once the prawns are cooled, peel and devein them, leaving the tails on for presentation. Place them in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

Make the Cocktail Sauce

3

Mix Sauce Ingredients

In a bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt to taste. Mix well until fully combined.

Serve

4

Plate the Dish

Arrange the chilled prawns on a serving platter. Serve with the cocktail sauce on the side and garnish with lemon wedges.