Classic Prawn Cocktail

Sweet prawns in a tangy Marie Rose sauce on crisp lettuce, a Christmas lunch favourite.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 300g cooked peeled prawns
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice, plus 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • Few drops of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 little gem lettuce, finely shredded
  • Pinch of paprika
  • 4 slices brown bread, buttered

Method

  1. Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and Tabasco in a bowl to make the Marie Rose sauce.

  2. Pat the prawns dry with kitchen paper, then fold them into the sauce until evenly coated.

  3. Divide the shredded lettuce between four glasses or small bowls.

  4. Spoon the prawns and sauce over the lettuce and dust with paprika.

  5. Chill for 10 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges and the buttered brown bread.