How to Make Prawn Cocktail

Prawn cocktail was around in the 60's when it was very popular as a starter.

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

Saying that, it is still around now on menus, it's just a bit more fancy that it used to be.

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.

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To make the dressing:

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

Now, just mix the lot together and taste it. It should be a lovely orange colour and taste nice and tangy. Season with some freshly ground black pepper. You may want to add a little more Worcestershire sauce or ketchup.

Serve the sauce on top of the prawns, a little more black pepper and a wedge of lemon.