Classic Prawn Cocktail

Name: Classic Prawn Cocktail
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 300g cooked prawns; 2 heads little gem lettuce; 4 tbsp mayonnaise (full fat); 2 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 tsp paprika

Succulent prawns bathed in a tangy, creamy Marie Rose sauce served over crisp, fresh lettuce leaves.

15 min

Cook time

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~330

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

330

Calories · kcal

Protein · g

Carbs · g

Fat · g

Ingredients

cooked prawns — 300g
little gem lettuce — 2 heads
mayonnaise (full fat) — 4 tbsp
tomato ketchup — 2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce — 1 tsp
lemon juice — 1 tbsp
paprika — 0.5 tsp

Method

1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and half of the paprika.
2
Stir well until the Marie Rose sauce is uniform and smooth.
3
Shred the little gem lettuce into thin strips and distribute it into the base of two glasses or bowls.
4
Fold the prawns into the Marie Rose sauce until they are thoroughly coated.
5
Spoon the prawn mixture over the beds of lettuce.
6
Garnish with the remaining pinch of paprika and serve immediately.

Allergens to check

Shellfish, Eggs

Why this works

The natural sweetness of the prawns is perfectly balanced by the creamy, tangy acidity of the Marie Rose sauce, while the crisp lettuce provides a refreshing textural contrast.

Equipment

small mixing bowl, two serving glasses or bowls, sharp knife

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