Brazilian recipe
Classic and Easy Prawn Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão e)
A timeless classic, this prawn cocktail is a refreshing and elegant appetizer that never goes out of style. Best served chilled for any special occasion.
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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 small glass brandy
2 tbsp fresh cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice cubes as required
1 head of lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 small glass brandy
2 tbsp fresh cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice cubes as required
Where to find ingredients
Prawns can be sourced from local wet markets or supermarket seafood counters. Brandy and cream are available at any standard grocery store or local liquor merchant. If fresh prawns are unavailable, high-quality frozen cooked prawns are a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the lettuce leaves, dry them well, and shred them finely.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the prawns to the boiling water and cook for a few minutes until they turn pink; remove and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, and cream.
- Chop most of the cooked prawns into smaller pieces, keeping a few whole for the final garnish.
- Fold the chopped prawns into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Place a layer of ice at the base of individual serving glasses.
- Distribute the shredded lettuce over the ice bed.
- 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 remains perfectly chilled.
Observations
The prawn cocktail is a sophisticated and enduring favourite, gracing many celebrations and dinner tables. By pairing tender, fresh prawns with a tangy, slightly piquant sauce, you create an appetizer that is as refreshing as it is delicious. Whether you are looking for an elegant way to start a meal or a crowd-pleasing snack for your next gathering, this dish is celebrated for its harmonious flavours and simple preparation.
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