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.