Name: Prawn or Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: At least 6 cooked king prawns (or more shrimp) for 2 dessert glasses or avocados; 6 lettuce leaves, washed and finely shredded; Classic cocktail sauce: 4-5 heaped tablespoons mayonnaise; 2-3 tablespoons ketchup; A squeeze of lemon juice; ½ tsp Tabasco sauce or a pinch of chili powder; 1 tbsp whisky or cognac (optional); A pinch of black pepper and salt; Marie Rose sauce: add to the above ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce and ½ tbsp horseradish sauce; 1 ripe avocado (if using instead of glasses), halved and rubbed with lemon juice

"Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Prawn Cocktail, a retro appetizer that's effortlessly elegant and bursting with flavor. Succulent king prawns perch atop crisp shredded lettuce drenched in creamy, tangy cocktail or Marie Rose sauce, served in chilled glasses or ripe avocado halves. Perfect for starters or light lunches."

Method 2 Steps

1

Mix all the ingredients for your chosen sauce in a bowl. Line the bottom of the glasses with shredded lettuce, top with sauce, and mix very lightly so the sauce remains visible on top for dipping the prawns. Arrange the prawns around the rim of the glasses (see photo). Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
2

If using avocados instead of glasses, first rub the halves with lemon juice to prevent oxidation. Place them on a serving platter over shredded lettuce mixed with some sauce. Top the avocados with prawns and the remaining sauce. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Prawn or Shrimp Cocktail

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