Jun 09 2026
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Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Over Easy
Time30m
Serves4

Fresh prawns served with a tangy cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Prawns

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Cooking Prawns

  1. 1

    Prepare the Water

    In a large pot, bring 1 litre of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the lemon slices.

  2. 2

    Cook the Prawns

    Once the water is boiling, add the fresh prawns. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

  3. 3

    Chill the Prawns

    Remove the prawns from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a few minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Making Cocktail Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 100g of mayonnaise, 100g of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of horseradish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

  2. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Add 5 drops of Tabasco sauce, and salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange the chilled prawns on a serving platter.

  2. 7

    Serve with Sauce

    Serve the prawns with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.

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