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The Classic Prawn Cocktail

The classic prawn cocktail has been gracing the Christmas table for years so of course our chefs decided to include it in their top picks.

The Classic Prawn Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 4 big shakes Tabasco sauce
  • Juice ½ lemon, plus wedges to serve 
  • ¼ iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • Our Quinlan’s Deep Water prawns 450g 
  • Paprika for dusting

Method

  1. Mix the mayo, ketchup, Tabasco in a mixing bowl until well combined. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
  2. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, and salt the water heavily, then batch cook you Quinlan’s prawns in groups of 5/6 to make sure they have enough space to cook. After 3 to 4 minutes once the meat starts to turn white pop them out on to a plate.
  3. Divide the shredded lettuce among the glasses or coupes. Sprinkle the chopped chives and spring onions, then top with the prawns and sauce. Dust each portion with paprika and put a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing. Serve straightaway.