Jul 14 2026

Peel And Eat Prawns Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

A full half pound of chilled tiger prawns served with our homemade cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Prawns

Method

Cooking Prawns

  1. 1

    Prepare the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Prawns

    Once the water is boiling, add 0.5 pounds of tiger prawns to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the prawns turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Chill the Prawns

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the prawns from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and Serve

    Once chilled, drain the prawns and arrange them on a serving platter.

Making Cocktail Sauce

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce.

  2. 6

    Season the Sauce

    Stir well to combine all ingredients. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Transfer the cocktail sauce to a small serving bowl and serve alongside the chilled prawns.

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