Prawn cocktail

Overview of Prawn Cocktail:

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Prawn Cocktail

Prawn Cocktail is a classic British appetizer, often served as a starter in a meal. It consists of shelled, cooked prawns in a Marie Rose sauce, served in a glass with a bed of lettuce and other salad ingredients underneath.

History

The origins of the Prawn Cocktail can be traced back to the 1960s in the United Kingdom. It was a popular dish in British restaurants and was considered a classic dish in the 1970s. Despite falling out of favour in the 1980s and 1990s, it has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

Ingredients

The main ingredient in a Prawn Cocktail is the prawns themselves. These are typically cooked and shelled, then chilled. The prawns are then mixed with the Marie Rose sauce, which is a blend of mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and sometimes brandy and Tabasco sauce.

The prawns and sauce are typically served on a bed of shredded lettuce, although other salad ingredients such as cucumber, avocado, and cherry tomatoes can also be used.

Preparation

To prepare a Prawn Cocktail, the prawns are first cooked and then chilled. The Marie Rose sauce is prepared by mixing together the ingredients, then the prawns are mixed into the sauce.

The lettuce and other salad ingredients are arranged in a glass, then the prawn and sauce mixture is spooned on top. The dish is then chilled until it is ready to be served.

Serving

Prawn Cocktail is typically served as a starter before the main course of a meal. It is often served in a glass to show off the layers of the salad, prawns, and sauce. It can be garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprinkle of paprika.

See Also

• Seafood cocktail
• Marie Rose sauce
• British cuisine

External Links

• BBC Food - Prawn Cocktail Recipe
• Jamie Oliver - Prawn Cocktail Recipe

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