Prawn Cocktail

Name: Prawn Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pub Grub Classics
Ingredients: Mayonnaise — 120 g; Ketchup — 2 tbsp; Cayenne Pepper — ¼ tsp; Lemon Juice — ½ lemon; Tabasco Sauce — 1 dash; Worcestershire Sauce — 1 dash; Brandy — 1 tbsp; Cooked Prawns — 400 g; Iceberg Lettuce — ½ head; Avocado — 1; Lemon — 1; Cayenne Pepper — For dusting

Enjoy a classic homemade prawn cocktail featuring succulent prawns and creamy avocado layered over crisp lettuce with a tangy, spiced Marie Rose sauce. This delightful traditional starter delivers an irresistible combination of fresh textures and vibrant flavours straight to your kitchen.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 0 minutes

Servings: 4

Notes:

Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of brandy to create a classic Marie Rose cocktail sauce.

Score the avocado flesh inside its skin, squeeze over fresh lemon juice to prevent browning, and dice neatly.

Layer the Marie Rose sauce, shredded lettuce, diced avocado, and prawns sequentially in cocktail glasses for a striking presentation.

Finish the prawn cocktails with an extra drizzle of sauce, a dusting of cayenne pepper, and a wedge of fresh lemon.

Make Cocktail Sauce
Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of brandy in a bowl until smooth.

Prep Glass Layering
Spoon a little cocktail sauce into the base of each serving glass, followed by a layer of shredded iceberg lettuce.

Add Avocado and Prawns
Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, score the flesh, drizzle with lemon juice, dice into cubes, and add to the glasses along with the cooked prawns.

Finish and Serve
Top the prawns with a final drizzle of cocktail sauce, a light dusting of cayenne pepper, and garnish with a lemon wedge before serving.