Prawn Cocktail Recipe
Classic prawn cocktail served with a tangy Marie Rose sauce.
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Ingredients
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Prawns
Marie Rose Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Prawns
- 1
Boiling Prawns
In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cooking Time
Add the large prawns to the boiling water and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.
- 3
Cooling Prawns
Once cooked, immediately drain the prawns and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Peeling Prawns
Once cooled, peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails on for presentation.
Making Marie Rose Sauce
- 5
Combining Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 200 grams of mayonnaise, 50 grams of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce.
- 6
Seasoning Sauce
Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the Tabasco for desired spiciness.
Assembling Prawn Cocktail
- 7
Preparing Garnish
On a serving plate or in individual cocktail glasses, place 1-2 lettuce leaves at the bottom as a bed for the prawns.
- 8
Adding Prawns
Arrange the peeled prawns on top of the lettuce leaves.
- 9
Adding Sauce
Drizzle the prepared Marie Rose sauce generously over the prawns.
- 10
Final Touches
Garnish with lemon wedges and sprinkle with paprika for an added touch of flavor. Serve immediately.
