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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prep the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: jumbo prawns, cocktail sauce, lemons, water, and salt.
- 2
Boil the Water
In a large pot, add the 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
Cook the Prawns
Once the water is boiling, add the jumbo prawns to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the prawns turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- 4
Prepare the Lemon
While the prawns are cooking, cut the lemons in half and juice one of the halves. Reserve the other half for garnish.
- 5
- 6
Serve the Dish
Arrange the cooled jumbo prawns on a serving platter. Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges on the side. Squeeze the lemon juice over the prawns for added flavor.