Why You'll Love This Starter

• Simple, quick, and elegant.

• Refreshing flavours with a creamy kick.

• Perfect for Christmas, dinner parties, or easy weeknight starters.

• Can be prepared ahead of time.

Ingredients

For the prawns

• 200g cooked prawns, peeled

• 1 small gem lettuce (shredded)

• ½ cucumber, diced (optional)

• 1 small handful cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

• 1 lemon wedge (to serve)

For the Marie Rose sauce

• 4 tbsp mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• A pinch of smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce

In a small bowl, mix together:

• mayonnaise

• ketchup

• Worcestershire sauce

• lemon juice

• smoked paprika

• pinch of salt & pepper

Adjust seasoning to your taste.

2. Mix the prawns

Add the cooked prawns to a bowl.
Spoon half of the sauce over the prawns and gently mix until coated
(keep the rest of the sauce for topping).

3. Build the cocktail

In serving glasses or small bowls:

1. Add a layer of shredded lettuce.

2. Add cucumber or tomatoes if using.

3. Spoon the coated prawns on top.

4. Add an extra teaspoon of the sauce.

5. Sprinkle paprika and place a lemon wedge on the side.

⏱ Prep: 10 min  🔥 Cook: 0  🕒 Total: 10 min  🍽 Servings: 2-3

A delicious, refreshing, and creamy prawn cocktail — the perfect easy starter for any meal or special occasion. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients.

Classic Prawn Cocktail Starter

Tips

• Use king prawns for a more premium feel.

• Add a splash of brandy to the sauce for a classic restaurant twist.

• Keep all ingredients cold before serving.

• Serve with warm crusty bread for dipping.