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5 from 7 votes

Easy Prawn Cocktail with Homemade Sauce (Shrimp Cocktail)

A classic for a reason! Juicy prawns tossed in a creamy homemade cocktail sauce with crispy lettuce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Carrie Carvalho

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 400 grams cooked and peeled prawns or shrimp
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 2 heads little gem lettuce
  • paprika to garnish
  • 4 lemon wedges to garnish

Cocktail Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise 4 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 drops Tabasco optional
  • 1 tsp dry sherry optional
  • juice of ½ a lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the cocktail sauce by mixing the ingredients together in a bowl until fully combined. Add salt and pepper to taste, plus extra tabasco and/or lemon juice as desired.
  • Wash and thinly slice the lettuce. Slice the tomatoes in half.
  • To assemble, divide the lettuce and tomatoes between four plates or glasses. Top with the prawns plus a generous spoonful of cocktail sauce.
  • To serve, dust with paprika and serve with a lemon wedge.

Notes

The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. It is not suitable for freezing.
 
The sauce is easy to make in bulk - simply double or triple the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg