Prawn cocktail recipe

Name: Prawn cocktail recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 g (28.2oz) Large, cooked, shell-on prawns; 75 g (2.6oz) Little Gem lettuce; 125 g (4.4oz) Cucumber, diced; 2 Lemon wedges, to serve; 1 pinch Paprika, to serve; 1 medium Egg yolk; 1 tsp White wine vinegar; 1 pinch Mustard powder; 75 ml (2.6fl oz) Sunflower oil; 25 ml (0.9fl oz) Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup; 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 A few drops Tabasco sauce; 1 tsp Brandy; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 1 pinch Paprika

Servings: persons

800 g (28.2oz) Large, cooked, shell-on prawns
75 g (2.6oz) Little Gem lettuce
125 g (4.4oz) Cucumber, diced
2 Lemon wedges, to serve
1 pinch Paprika, to serve
1 medium Egg yolk
1 tsp White wine vinegar
1 pinch Mustard powder
75 ml (2.6fl oz) Sunflower oil
25 ml (0.9fl oz) Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Tomato ketchup
0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 A few drops Tabasco sauce
1 tsp Brandy
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 pinch Paprika

1
Place the egg yolk, vinegar and mustard powder in a clean, grease-free bowl with a tiny pinch of salt.
2
Mix the oils together and add a little dribble of the oils to the bowl.
3
Start whisking.
4
Add the oils, a tiny dribble at a time, whisking constantly until the mayonnaise thickens and emulsifies.
5
Stir the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, brandy, lemon juice and paprika into the mayonnaise and season to taste.
6
Set aside.
7
Peel the prawns and slice the backs open with a small sharp knife.
8
Lift out the intestine.
9
Add the prawns to the cocktail sauce.
10
Toss to coat.
11
You can chill the prawns in the fridge at this stage for a few hours before serving.
12
When you're ready to serve the prawn cocktails, shred the lettuce and arrange in 6 cocktail glasses.
13
Divide the diced cucumber between the glasses and top with the dressed prawns.
14
Sprinkle with a little paprika and serve straight away with lemon wedges.

382

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 800 g (28.2oz) Large, cooked, shell-on prawns, 75 g (2.6oz) Little Gem lettuce, 125 g (4.4oz) Cucumber, diced, 2 Lemon wedges, to serve, and more.

Yes, Prawn cocktail recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!