Brazilian recipe
Classic and Easy Prawn Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão e)
A timeless recipe for a classic prawn cocktail—a refreshing, flavorful starter that is perfect for special occasions. Serve it chilled for the best experience.
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Ingredients
500g prawns (peeled and deveined)
1 head of lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
30ml cognac
2 tbsp heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Crushed ice for serving
1 head of lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
30ml cognac
2 tbsp heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Crushed ice for serving
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh prawns and lettuce at local fresh produce markets or the seafood counters of major supermarkets. Pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce are available in the canned goods or condiments aisle of any local grocery store.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, dry them well, and shred finely.
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add the prawns to the boiling water and cook for a few minutes until they turn pink. Remove immediately and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cognac, and heavy cream.
- Chop most of the cooked prawns into bite-sized pieces, reserving a few whole prawns for the garnish.
- Fold the chopped prawns gently into the prepared sauce mixture.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Prepare individual serving glasses and place a layer of crushed ice at the bottom of each.
- Place a portion of the shredded lettuce over the bed of ice in each glass.
- 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 remains an elegant, classic starter that is widely popular for celebrations. By combining fresh prawns with a tangy, slightly spicy sauce, this dish creates a delicious and refreshing appetizer. Whether you are kicking off a formal dinner or serving guests at a casual gathering, this prawn cocktail is a crowd-pleaser that wins over everyone with its refined simplicity and punchy flavor profile.
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