How to Make Prawn Cocktail Sauce

Tuesday, 30 December 2008 - 13 comments

Prawn cocktail was around in the 60's,70's and 80's when it was very popular as a starter but with that said it's still served to this day; it's just a bit more fancy that it used to be.

Old fashioned it may be, but I love prawn cocktail then again, is there much I don't like in the way of food? Possibly not!

Simple to make, just shred a few lettuce leaves, I use iceberg lettuce for it's crispness. Put some prawns on top. I have never measured the amounts I used to make the dressing - just taste as you go and add a bit more of whatever you feel it needs. Therefore, please note that the amounts in the following are a rough guide.

Sauce, Prawns

Starter,

English

Yield: 2

Author: Jan Bennett

Prawn Cocktail Sauce

Back to the 60's, 70's and 80's good old Prawn Cocktail!

ingredients:

Sauce

4 tablespoons of Hellmann's mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of Heinz tomato ketchup
1 or 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon of paprika
3 or 4 small gherkins - finely chopped
10 capers - rinsed well and finely chopped
A squirt of fresh lemon juice - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

To Serve

2 handfuls Prawns
Iceberg lettuce - shredded
Lemon wedges to serve

instructions:

How to make Prawn Cocktail Sauce

Just mix the lot together and have a taste. The sauce should be lovely and bright in colour and taste nice and tangy. You may want to add a little more Worcestershire sauce or ketchup.
Serve the sauce on top of the lettuce and prawns, a little more black pepper and a wedge of lemon.

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13 comments

Marie Rayner30 December 2008 at 07:57
Great looking prawn cocktail Jan. I can't eat prawns unfortunately. When I first started working as a chef years and years ago,it was as the pastry Chef in the Old Orchard In in Nova Scotia. I was responsible for all the appetizers and desserts. Prawn Cocktail was one of the things I had to make. The Prawns came brined in these huge jars. I used to make the coctail sauce out of ketchup, horseradish and mayo. Not much has changed! I love your addition of chopped gerkins!
James30 December 2008 at 09:13
The ultimate comfort food - wouldn't be the Christmas season without it! Crispy french bread a neccessity.....
Peter M30 December 2008 at 12:42
OH, did prawn cocktail go out of style? lol

I've been eating this starter since you were in the Benny Hill show! ;)
Darius T. Williams30 December 2008 at 13:30
Looks good to me!co
The Blonde Duck30 December 2008 at 20:35
That looks really tasty!
Maria30 December 2008 at 22:11
Looks wonderful! A great way to start any meal!
Paula30 December 2008 at 23:54
Hi Jan ... I'm getting caught up on all my favorite blogs! I love prawn cocktail, and could eat it on a regular basis! I really like your cocktail sauce ... especially the capers! YUM! Happy New Year!
Unknown31 December 2008 at 03:27
A tasty way to enjoy shrimp!

Happy New Year!
Jan1 January 2009 at 00:13
I love prawn cocktail, and your sauce sounds super.

Have a very Happy New Year.
Valerie Harrison (bellini)1 January 2009 at 03:04
It has been a pleasure to get to know you over the past year Jan. I can't wait for 2009 and all that it will bring..with tasty dishes like this prawn cocktail as well. Have a safe and happy New Year!!
Jescel1 January 2009 at 21:20
would love to have some! :o) HAPPY NEW YEAR and here's to more lovely creations in 2009!
VG4 January 2009 at 10:13
HNY Jan. Can't go wrong with shrimp cocktail!
Maggie4 January 2009 at 18:07
Loving the prawn cocktail Jan. It's still a hit with me.
Looks and sounds delicious.