Classic Prawn Cocktail

Classic Prawn Cocktail

The Classic Prawn Cocktail is derived from the 1970’s where it was the most popular Hors D’oeuvre. And still today it is a favourite, as it is very simple Starter to put together but when tasted its really luscious and rich. You have to make to understand how simple but for filling this dish is. Just some fresh Prawns, Little gem lettuces, Cucumber and Marie Rose sauce and your set to GO!

Serves: 4

Duration: 15-25 Minutes

Ingredients:

400g Cooked or Uncooked Shelled Prawns

2 Little Gem Lettuces

2 Iceberg Lettuce Leaves

1 Cucumber

A few sprinkles of Paprika

Marie Rose Sauce

3 tbsp. Mayonnaise

2 tsp. Tomato Ketchup

1 tsp. Habanero Tabasco

¼ tsp. Black pepper

¼ tsp. Salt

Method:

1.    Wash and pat dry the lettuces, then divide and arrange the Gem leaves in four serving glasses. Follow by shredding the iceberg leaves, divide and place them in the bottom of the glasses. Then peel and dice the cucumber and also divide and add on top of the iceberg.

2.    To make the Marie Rose sauce Mix together the Mayonnaise, Tomato ketchup, Tabasco, Salt and Pepper until fully combined.

3.    Now for the prawns, if using cooked prawns just add them to your sauce and mix in. But if you’re using uncooked prawns, make sure they are deveined and if not devein them and cook them by steaming for 4-5 minutes or until pink. Let them cool then mix into your sauce.

4.    Finally, divide your dressed Prawns, place on top of the diced Cucumber and sprinkle over some Paprika. Finito