Brazilian recipe
Classic and Simple Prawn Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A timeless recipe for a prawn cocktail, a refreshing and flavoursome starter perfect for special occasions. Best served chilled!
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Ingredients
500g prawns (cooked and deveined)
1 head of lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 measure of brandy
2 tbsp double cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice cubes as needed
1 head of lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 measure of brandy
2 tbsp double cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice cubes as needed
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or high-quality frozen cooked prawns at your local fishmonger or the fresh seafood counter of major supermarkets. Always ensure the prawns are deveined. Double cream and standard pantry essentials like Worcestershire sauce and brandy are widely available in the condiments and spirits aisles of any grocery shop.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the lettuce leaves, dry them carefully, 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; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, and double cream.
- Chop most of the cooked prawns into smaller pieces, reserving a few whole ones for garnishing.
- Fold the chopped prawns gently into the prepared sauce mixture.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place a small layer of ice in the bottom of individual cocktail glasses.
- Arrange a bed of the shredded lettuce on top of the ice.
- Spoon a generous portion of the prawn mixture over the lettuce.
- Garnish each glass with the reserved whole prawns.
- Serve the prawn cocktail immediately while it is well-chilled.
Observations
The prawn cocktail is a quintessential and elegant appetiser, a firm favourite at many celebrations. The combination of succulent prawns with a tangy, slightly spiced sauce makes for a delicious and refreshing start to any meal. Whether you are hosting a sophisticated dinner or a lively gathering, this cocktail never fails to impress with its clean flavours and effortless preparation.
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