Brazilian recipe
Classic and Easy Prawn Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão e)
A timeless recipe for a refreshing prawn cocktail, the perfect sophisticated starter for any special occasion. Always serve chilled!
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Ingredients
500g prawns (cooked and peeled)
1 head of lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 shot cognac
2 tbsp heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice cubes
1 head of lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 shot cognac
2 tbsp heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice cubes
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen prawns at local markets or major supermarkets like Shoprite and Spar, often in the frozen seafood section. Lettuce is readily available at any local vegetable stall. For ingredients like mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, check the condiment aisle in standard grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the lettuce leaves, pat them completely dry, and shred finely.
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the prawns to the boiling water and poach for a few minutes until they turn pink. Remove and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cognac, and heavy cream.
- Chop most of the cooked prawns into smaller pieces. Set aside a few whole ones for garnish.
- Gently fold the chopped prawns into the prepared sauce mixture.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
- Place a layer of ice at the bottom of individual serving glasses.
- Top the ice with a layer of the shredded lettuce.
- Spoon a generous amount of the prawn mixture over the lettuce bed.
- Garnish each glass with the whole prawns you reserved earlier.
- Serve the prawn cocktail immediately while it is perfectly chilled.
Observations
The prawn cocktail is a quintessential, elegant starter that brings a touch of class to any celebration. This dish balances succulent, fresh prawns with a tangy, slightly piquant sauce, creating a flavour profile that is both refreshing and moreish. Whether you are kicking off a formal dinner or serving these as impressive appetisers at a gathering, this simple yet punchy dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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