Jun 09 2026
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Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Robert’s By The River | Restaurant & Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Classic prawn cocktail served with a tangy Marie Rose sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Prawns

For the Marie Rose Sauce

For Serving

Method

Cooking the Prawns

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cooking Liquid

    In a large pot, bring 1 litre of water to a boil. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the water and add the lemon halves, along with 2 teaspoons of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Prawns

    Once the water is boiling, add the raw prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.

  3. 3

    Cool 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.

  4. 4

    Drain the Prawns

    Once cooled, drain the prawns and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Making the Marie Rose Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 200g of mayonnaise, 50g of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 5 drops of Tabasco sauce.

  2. 6

    Season the Sauce

    Mix well and taste the sauce. Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor as desired.

Assembling the Prawn Cocktail

  1. 7

    Prepare the Serving Dish

    On a serving plate or in individual cocktail glasses, layer the shredded iceberg lettuce as the base.

  2. 8

    Add the Prawns

    Arrange the cooled prawns on top of the lettuce.

  3. 9

    Top with Sauce

    Generously spoon the Marie Rose sauce over the prawns.

  4. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with paprika, serve with lemon wedges on the side, and enjoy your classic prawn cocktail!

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