Jul 14 2026
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Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Kosta's Restaurant and Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Classic prawn cocktail served with Marie Rose sauce.

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Ingredients

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Prawns

Marie Rose Sauce

Garnish and Serving

Method

Preparing the Prawns

  1. 1

    Prepare the Prawns

    If the prawns are not prepped, peel and devein them. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Slice the Lemon

    Cut the lemon into wedges for garnish later.

Making the Marie Rose Sauce

  1. 3

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine 200 grams of mayonnaise, 50 grams of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir well until smooth.

  2. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt and black pepper to the sauce mixture, adjusting to taste.

Assembling the Prawn Cocktail

  1. 5

    Prepare Serving Dish

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

  2. 6

    Add Prawns

    Arrange the prepared prawns generously over the lettuce leaves.

  3. 7

    Top with Sauce

    Spoon the Marie Rose sauce over the prawns, ensuring they are well coated.

  4. 8

    Garnish

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

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