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. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Iron are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.