Jul 14 2026
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Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by The Commodore Bar & Restaurant (Event Venue)
Time30m
Serves4

Classic dish with Marie Rose sauce

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Ingredients

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Prawns

Marie Rose Sauce

To Serve

Method

Cooking the Prawns

  1. 1

    Prepare the Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 1 litre of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and a few slices of lemon to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Prawns

    Once the water is boiling, add the peeled and deveined prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Cool the Prawns

    Remove the prawns from the saucepan and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a few minutes, then drain.

Making the Marie Rose Sauce

  1. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 200 grams of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce.

  2. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt to taste and mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 6

    Prepare the Serving Plate

    On a serving plate, place a layer of shredded iceberg lettuce.

  2. 7

    Add Prawns and Sauce

    Arrange the cooled prawns on top of the lettuce. Generously drizzle the Marie Rose sauce over the prawns.

  3. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle paprika over the dish and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

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