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Prawn Cocktail

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PRAWN COCKTAIL 1

In this prawn cocktail recipe, the prawns and lettuce are served separately.

Prawn Cocktail 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 400g cooked and peeled prawns
  • 2 baby gem lettuce, finely shredded
  • 1 spoon capers, chopped
  • 8 gherkins, sliced and chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 150ml mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • A splash of Tabasco sauce

METHOD

    1. Save 4 of the prawns back for decoration.
    2. Roughly chop the other prawns.
    3. Mix together the lettuce, capers and gherkins and season with salt.
    4. Arrange the lettuce in 4 serving bowls.
    5. In another small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the dressing (mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce.
    6. Arrange the prawns and chopped avocado on the lettuce.
    7. Drizzle over the dressing and place a whole prawn on each dish.
    8. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.

PRAWN COCKTAIL 2

This is a simple recipe for the classic prawn cocktail. This recipe combines together all the ingredients together.

Prawn Cocktail 2

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and needs to be chilled for about 30 minutes or so before serving.

INGREDIENTS

  • 400g cooked and peeled prawns
  • 1 small lettuce, shredded
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 150ml mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • A few dashes of Tabasco sauce

METHOD

    1. Save some of the prawns back for decoration. If the prawns are large, roughly chop the rest. If not, use them as they are.
    2. Mix together the prawns, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and onion in a large bowl.
    3. In another small bowl, thoroughly combine the ingredients for the dressing (mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce.
    4. Pour the dressing over the prawn mixture and toss gently.
    5. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving on a bed of lettuce and decorating with the reserved prawns.

 

Prawn and Garlic Pasta

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PRAWN AND GARLIC PASTA

This prawn and garlic pasta dish is easy to prepare and takes about 15 minutes to make.

prawn and garlic pasta

INGREDIENTS

  • spaghetti or linguine
  • 360g frozen prawns
  • 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • a bunch of parsley with the leaves and stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 small tin of anchovies, finely chopped
  • a pinch of chilli powder
  • a can of tomatoes or 500g cherry tomatoes
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 glass of white wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce

METHOD

  1. Heat the water for the pasta in a large saucepan with a teaspoon of salt.
  2. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large, deep frying pan.
  3. Add the garlic, parsley and anchovies and grind in some black pepper.
  4. Fry for a couple of minutes and then add the tomatoes and tomato sauce and mash well to break up the tomatoes.
  5. Add the prawns, a splash of white wine and a knob of butter and mix well.
  6. When the pasta is cooked, transfer to a colander, saving back some of the cooking liquid.
  7. Put the pasta into the frying pan and mix well.
  8. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.