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Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose Sauce


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  • Author: Chef Sean Connelly
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Pescatarian, Omnivore

Description

A classic appetizer, elevated.
Beautiful prawns in a vibrant Marie Rose sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 6 large cooked tiger prawns, peeled, deveined, heads and tails removed
  • 1 head baby lettuce
  • 1/3 cups (79 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cognac Brandy
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoons salmon caviar
  • 1 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • Maldon Sea Salt flakes
  • Freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

  1. Separate the lettuce leaves, keeping small leaves for the cocktail dish and discarding larger leaves.
  2. Toss the lettuce leaves in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and season generously with sea salt flakes.
  3. Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, remaining lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Cognac Brandy, mustard, and Tabasco to make the Marie Rose sauce. Season well with freshly ground white pepper.
  4. To assemble, divide lettuce onto 4 small plates, top with prawn tails, Marie Rose sauce, salmon caviar, and sprinkle with chives. Serve with one lemon wedge each.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and ketchup.
  • If Cognac is unavailable, substitute dry sherry or a splash of white wine.
  • Store leftover Marie Rose sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 150