Prawn Cocktail

Prawn Cocktail | 15 Minutes There is something slightly retro about a Prawn Cocktail. However, it doesn't need to come with fanned out lettuce in an ice-cream sundae glass - although it can if you want it that way. Serve it however you like! It's simple, low effort, can be made in bulk and is in all honestly really quite delicious. Wine Pairing for Prawn Cocktail: White Wine - More specifically, light, dry white wines with good acidity and notes of lemon. This will not overpower the delicate flavours of the prawns and enhance the lemon juice while matching the acidity. This acidity in the wine also helps to cut through the fatty avocado and mayonnaise.
  • Prep & Cooking Time – 15mins
  • Serves – 2 People
  • Level – Easy
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Ingredients
  • 200g Ready to Eat King Prawns
  • 1 Head of Little Gem Lettuce
  • 1 Avocado
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup
  • Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
  • 1/2 tsp of Paprika
  • Dash of Tabasco
Method
  • Step 1

    A Prawn Cocktail begins with the greenery. Shred the lettuce and dice the avocado.

  • Step 2

    Stir in the lettuce and avocado mix, with the king prawns. Prawns are obviously the star of a prawn cocktail so get the best ones you can!

  • Step 3

    Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, paprika with a good chunk of cracked black pepper and a pinch of salt.

  • Step 4

    Dollop on the sauce and mix in with the prawns and greenery. There you have it! That’s all it takes for a great Prawn Cocktail.

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