Description
Dive into classic British charm with Lawson prawn cocktail, a retro seafood appetizer that blends creamy sauce and succulent prawns. Crisp lettuce, zesty dressing, and plump shrimp combine for a nostalgic starter you’ll crave at every summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) cooked and peeled prawns
- 1 small iceberg lettuce, cut into thin strips
- 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into small pieces
- 1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
- 1 ripe avocado, cut into small pieces
- 1 small red onion, chopped very small
Sauce Ingredients:
- 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spice Ingredient:
- 1–2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse prawns and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Finely chop lettuce and slice cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice red onion to ensure delicate distribution throughout the salad.
- Whisk mayonnaise with ketchup, creating a vibrant coral-colored sauce.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, blending until sauce achieves smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold prawns and chopped vegetables in large mixing bowl, ensuring even coating.
- Drizzle prepared sauce over mixture, using light folding motion to prevent breaking delicate ingredients.
- Transfer cocktail into chilled serving glasses or decorative bowls for elegant presentation.
- Refrigerate for 25-35 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly chill.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh parsley sprigs or delicate lemon wedge for bright, citrusy accent.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality prawns for the best flavor and texture in your cocktail.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure each bite has a balanced mix of ingredients.
- Adjust hot sauce levels to match your personal spice tolerance, adding Tabasco gradually.
- Prepare sauce separately and taste before mixing to perfect the tangy, creamy balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg