Prawn Cocktail Recipe
Classic prawn cocktail served with Marie Rose sauce
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Ingredients
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Prawns
Marie Rose Sauce
To Serve
Method
Cooking Prawns
- 1
Prepare the Prawns
In a pot of boiling salted water, add the raw prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Make sure not to overcook.
- 2
Making Marie Rose Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust the ingredients if necessary to achieve your preferred flavor.
Assembling the Cocktail
- 5
Prepare the Serving Dish
Place a few lettuce leaves at the bottom of each serving glass or bowl.
- 6
Add Prawns and Sauce
Layer the cooled prawns on top of the lettuce and drizzle generously with the Marie Rose sauce.
- 7
Garnish
Top with additional lettuce leaves if desired and serve with lemon wedges on the side.