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Classic Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose Sauce
A timeless favourite, this prawn cocktail pairs succulent, chilled prawns with a creamy, tangy Marie Rose sauce. Light, elegant, and effortlessly classic, it’s the perfect starter for lunch, dinner parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of nostalgia.
Ingredients
For the Marie Rose Sauce:
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp brandy
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: a dash of Tabasco
For the Cocktail:
- 400 g cooked prawns peeled and deveined
- 1 small lemon thinly sliced
- ½ cucumber cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow cucumber peeled into long thin ribbons for weaving
- Fresh dill fronds for garnish
Method
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, brandy, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Tabasco (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Dress the prawns: Gently fold the cooked prawns into the Marie Rose sauce until evenly coated.
- Assemble the cocktails: Divide the dressed prawns into four small glasses or bowls. Garnish each with a lemon slice, a few cucumber strips, and a delicately woven yellow cucumber ribbon threaded onto a cocktail stick.
- Finish with dill: Add tiny sprigs of fresh dill fronds on top for a fresh, elegant finish. Serve immediately.
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