Appetizer: United Kingdom – Prawn Cocktail
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
Cooked tiger prawns, chilled, about 1 lb (454 g) Iceberg lettuce, shredded Lemon wedges Chives, finely sliced (optional) 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) ketchup 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 ml) brandy or cognac (optional) Paprika, to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire, lemon juice, a dash of brandy, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the sauce. 2. Line serving glasses or plates with shredded lettuce. 3. Toss prawns lightly in some of the sauce; reserve extra for topping. 4. Spoon dressed prawns over lettuce and drizzle with more sauce. 5. Garnish with chives and serve with lemon wedges.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 314 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.8 g
Protein: 23.3 g
Fat: 21.2 g
Saturated fat: 3.3 g
Cholesterol: 194 mg
Sodium: 523 mg
Potassium: 388 mg
Calcium: 82 mg
Iron: 0.94 mg
Generated: 2026-11-06T06:01:48+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.