Prawn Cocktail Recipe
Classic prawn cocktail served with a tangy sauce
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Ingredients
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Prawns
Cocktail Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Prawns
Marinate the Prawns
In a bowl, combine the cooked prawns with lemon juice. Toss gently to coat and let them marinate in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Making the Cocktail Sauce
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.
Assembling the Cocktail
Prepare the Serving Dish
On a serving plate or individual cocktail glasses, arrange the lettuce leaves as a base.
Add the Prawns
Place the marinated prawns on top of the lettuce leaves.
Top with Sauce
Generously drizzle the cocktail sauce over the prawns.
Garnish
Finish by adding halved cherry tomatoes and lemon wedges around the prawns for garnish.