Prawn cocktail: A refreshing way to start a summer dinner
Get the dinner party started with something light, tangy and tasty. A pretty prawn cocktail is the perfect summer snack.
The days are warmer, the seafood is at it’s freshest and your friends are coming over for dinner. Get the feast started in the tastiest way possible by presenting them with a delicious prawn cocktail. It’s an classic old-school dinner party starter from the 1950s and 1960s that still endures today because it’s so simple to make and is always enjoyed by your guests.
Prawn cocktail suggestions
You can use fresh or frozen prawns of any size and even use a combination of them for texture. The sauce is tangy, a bit sweet with a paprika and Tabasco kick which goes very well with the shellfish. Your cocktail goes very well with some fresh or warm, buttered bread as many starters are served. This recipe works the same with crab pieces or crayfish, depending on your taste and budget.
Get the dinner party started with something light, tangy and tasty. A pretty prawn cocktail is the perfect summer snack.
Prawn cocktail recipe
Course: StartersCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes5
minutes15
minutesIngredients
6-12 large prawns
275 ml cream
150 ml mayonnaise
150 ml tomato sauce
Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp horeseradish sauce
¼ tsp celery salt
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 tbsp vinegar
fresh squeeze of lemon
Method
- Deshell and chop prawns into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the prawns for a few minutes in a pan.
- Beat the cream until thick and then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Lightly fold in the prawns.
- Serve cold on a bed of lettuce or in a nice glass.
- Garnish with paprika and parsley.
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