Seafood Recipes

PrawnCocktail

Cooked tiger prawns on shredded iceberg lettuce with a cocktail sauce of mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire and lemon.

Prawn Cocktail
4 People
Serves
15 Mins
Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
British
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Enjoy this classic Prawn Cocktail recipe, featuring tender prawns served with a zesty cocktail sauce. Perfect for a light appetizer or a refreshing starter, this dish combines the sweetness of prawns with a tangy, creamy sauce. Order premium prawns from Pearl Seafoods, delivered fresh to your door across Sydney, to make this dish at home. Whether for a family gathering or a special occasion, this prawn cocktail will impress your guests. Visit Pearl Seafoods for more seafood recipes and high-quality prawns to create delicious meals.

Ingredients

  1. 800g cooked Tiger Prawns, peeled and deveined
  2. 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  3. 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  4. 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  5. ½ tsp lemon juice
  6. A few drops of Tabasco (optional, for heat)
  7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  8. 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  9. 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
  10. Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)

Method

  1. If your tiger prawns are not pre-peeled, peel and devein them as needed.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and Tabasco, if using. Stir until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Arrange the shredded iceberg lettuce on a serving platter or divide between individual serving glasses.
  4. Arrange the cooked, peeled tiger prawns over the lettuce.
  5. Spoon the cocktail sauce over the prawns or serve it on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill, if using, and serve with lemon wedges.
  6. Serve immediately.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

For the perfect prawn cocktail, use well-chilled cooked prawns and avoid overdressing them so their natural sweetness remains the hero of the dish. The balance of creamy mayonnaise, tangy tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of lemon creates the classic cocktail flavour that pairs beautifully with crisp iceberg lettuce. Assemble the cocktail just before serving to keep the lettuce fresh and crunchy, and serve extra lemon wedges on the side to brighten the seafood with a final squeeze of citrus.

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NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 260 kcal
  • Total Fat 13.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 6.0 g
  • Protein 32.0 g
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