Brazilian recipe
Classic and Easy Prawn Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão e)
A timeless recipe for a prawn cocktail—a crisp, refreshing starter perfect for special occasions. Best served chilled.
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Ingredients
500g prawns, cooked and deveined
1 head of lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 measure brandy
2 tablespoons pouring cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Crushed ice, as needed
1 head of lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 measure brandy
2 tablespoons pouring cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Crushed ice, as needed
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen prawns at local butcher shops or supermarket seafood counters in Gaborone. Look for high-quality mayonnaise and pantry staples like Worcestershire sauce and brandy at major retail grocers. Fresh lettuce is readily available in the produce section of local markets.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly, dry it well, and shred it finely.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Drop the prawns into the boiling water and cook for a few minutes until they turn pink; remove and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, and pouring cream.
- Chop most of the cooked prawns into smaller pieces, but keep a few whole for decoration.
- Gently fold the chopped prawns into the sauce mixture.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Place a layer of crushed ice at the bottom of individual cocktail glasses.
- Top the ice with a portion of the shredded lettuce.
- Spoon a generous amount of the prawn mixture over the lettuce.
- Garnish each glass with the reserved whole prawns.
- Serve the prawn cocktail immediately while it is perfectly chilled.
Observations
The prawn cocktail is a sophisticated and enduring classic, widely loved for its elegance at any gathering. This dish brings together tender prawns with a tangy, slightly spiced sauce to create a truly delicious appetizer. Whether you are kicking off a celebratory meal or looking for a refined bite for a party, this cocktail is sure to please with its perfect balance of textures and vibrant flavours.
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