Classic Prawn Cocktail
Elevate your appetizer game with this Elegant Classic Prawn Cocktail—a timeless dish that combines succulent cooked jumbo prawns with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber for a burst of texture and flavor. The rich, homemade cocktail sauce is a perfect harmony of tangy mayonnaise, zesty ketchup, citrusy lemon juice, and a dash of Worcestershire and hot sauce for a subtle kick, creating the ideal complement to the prawns. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh dill and served with lemon wedges, this vibrant and refreshing recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal starter for dinner parties or a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for seafood lovers, this crowd-pleaser is classic, easy to prepare, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cooked jumbo prawns
- 100 grams mayonnaise
- 50 grams ketchup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash hot sauce
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 large avocado
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cocktail sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Taste the sauce and add salt and black pepper according to your preference. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into fine shreds. Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving glasses or bowls, creating a bed for the prawns.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into small cubes and set aside.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, and dice it into small pieces.
Place an equal portion of diced avocado and cucumber on top of the lettuce beds in each glass.
Toss the cooked prawns with half of the cocktail sauce, reserving the remaining sauce for serving. Arrange the prawns on top of the avocado and cucumber mixture.
Garnish each prawn cocktail with a sprinkle of freshly chopped dill.
Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side and the extra cocktail sauce for dipping.
Enjoy this classic prawn cocktail as a refreshing appetizer or a light meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.9 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1073 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 133.0 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 625 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3485 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
