Jumbo Prawn Cocktail recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Jumbo Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Soft poached and chilled prawn, cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the prawns

    In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add the salt and the juice of half a lemon to the boiling water. Once boiling, add the jumbo prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

  2. 2

    Chill the prawns

    Remove the prawns from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Drain the prawns and arrange them on a serving platter. Serve with cocktail sauce on the side, and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

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