Brazilian recipe
Easy Traditional Prawn Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A classic prawn cocktail that’s refreshing, flavourful and perfect for special occasions. Serve it well chilled!
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Ingredients
500 g cooked, cleaned prawns
1 head lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 measure brandy
2 tablespoons cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
1 head lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 measure brandy
2 tablespoons cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the prawns at the wet market seafood stalls or the chilled seafood section of major supermarkets. The lettuce, cream, and condiments are usually available in the produce aisle, dairy section, and sauce aisle; if needed, use whipping cream as a substitute for creme de leite.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves well, dry them carefully and finely shred them
- In a saucepan, add water and bring it to the boil
- Add the prawns to the boiling water and cook for a few minutes until they turn pink. Remove and set aside
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy and cream
- Cut most of the cooked prawns into smaller pieces. Set aside a few whole prawns for decoration
- Add the chopped prawns to the sauce mixture and gently fold through
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste
- In individual glasses, place a layer of ice at the bottom
- On top of the ice, add a portion of shredded lettuce
- Add a generous portion of the prawn sauce over the lettuce
- Garnish each glass with the reserved whole prawns
- Serve the prawn cocktail immediately while it is very cold
Observations
Prawn cocktail is a classic, elegant starter that is especially popular for celebrations. The combination of fresh prawns with a sweet, tangy and lightly spicy sauce makes it a refreshing appetiser. Ideal for opening a meal in style or serving at parties, this cocktail wins over every palate with its simplicity and distinctive flavour.
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