Prawn Cocktail Sauce
Elevate your seafood appetizer game with this classic and irresistibly creamy Prawn Cocktail Sauce! Featuring a luxurious blend of mayonnaise and tomato ketchup, this retro favorite gets a fresh, tangy twist from lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. A kick of horseradish and dashes of hot sauce provide just the right touch of heat, while a sprinkle of paprika ties it all together with a smoky depth. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for dipping succulent prawns or drizzling over crisp salads. Serve it chilled and watch as it transforms your dish into an elegant starter that’s sure to impress. Whether for a special occasion or a quick appetizer, this timeless recipe is a seafood lover’s dream!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Horseradish sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 dashes Hot sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and tomato ketchup.
Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and horseradish sauce. Mix until well combined.
Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Add a couple of dashes of hot sauce, adjusting the quantity to your preferred level of heat. Stir well.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. For more tang, add a little extra lemon juice. For more spice, add an additional dash of hot sauce.
Transfer the prawn cocktail sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the sauce chilled alongside fresh, cooked prawns and a garnish of lemon wedges or salad greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1367 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*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.
