Low Sodium Classic Prawn Cocktail
Elevate your appetizer game with this Low Sodium Classic Prawn Cocktail, a healthy take on a timeless favorite that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Featuring tender, perfectly poached prawns paired with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce made from low-sodium ketchup, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of horseradish, this seafood dish is as delicious as it is heart-smart. The addition of creamy diced avocado and fresh dill brings a modern twist, while romaine lettuce leaves provide a crisp and vibrant base for plating. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this elegant prawn cocktail makes the perfect starter for dinner parties or light lunches. Garnished with fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of brightness, it’s packed with citrusy tang and bold flavors—all while keeping the sodium in check. Whether you’re hosting guests or indulging solo, this delightful dish promises freshness with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Low-sodium ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 4 large Romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 for garnish Fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, add prawns, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
Immediately remove prawns with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
Drain the prawns, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine low-sodium ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using) to create the cocktail sauce.
Gently fold in the chopped dill for added freshness.
Arrange large romaine lettuce leaves as a decorative bed on each serving plate.
Place an equal amount of diced avocado over the lettuce leaves as a creamy base.
Carefully divide the prawns evenly among the plates, placing them atop the avocado.
Spoon a generous portion of cocktail sauce over the prawns.
Garnish each serving with a fresh lemon wedge for squeezing over the prawns just before eating.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium classic prawn cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 630 mg | 13% | |
*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.
