Classic Prawn Cocktail
Jumbo prawns in a tangy mayo-ketchup sauce, served over shredded lettuce and avocado in cocktail glasses.
Ingredients
- 550 g raw jumbo king prawns
- 200 g mayonnaise
- 50 g tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice plus lemon wedges, to serve
- large pinch of paprika
- 1 avocado cut into squares
- 2 little gem lettuces shredded
- a large pinch of cayenne to finish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the prawns and cook for 3–4 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and spread them out on a plate to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and paprika. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.I like using small mixing bowls like this to whisk the cocktail sauce quickly and easily.
- Place a few avocado chunks inside six cocktail glasses. Divide the shredded lettuce evenly between them.
- Once the prawns have cooled, toss them with the cocktail sauce. Spoon the dressed prawns into the prepared glasses. Finish with a light sprinkle of cayenne pepper and a lemon wedge on the rim if you like. Serve right away while everything’s fresh and tasty!Traditional prawn cocktails are often served in elegant glass dishes — these ones are perfect if you want that classic retro look.