Brazilian recipe
Easy and Classic Prawn Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A classic prawn cocktail recipe, refreshing and full of flavour, perfect for special occasions. Serve well chilled!
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Ingredients
500 g cooked and cleaned prawns
1 head lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 glass brandy
2 tbsp cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
1 head lettuce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 glass brandy
2 tbsp cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the prawns at the seafood counter or fish market, and pick up lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cream, salt, black pepper, and ice from the produce, condiments, dairy, and cold sections of the supermarket.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves well, dry them carefully, and chop them finely
- In a saucepan, add water and bring it 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 separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, and cream
- Chop most of the cooked prawns into smaller pieces. Set aside a few whole prawns for garnish
- Add the chopped prawns to the sauce mixture and fold gently
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste
- In individual glasses, place a layer of ice at the bottom
- Over the ice, add a portion of chopped 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 well chilled
Observations
Prawn cocktail is a classic, elegant starter that is popular at many celebrations. Its combination of fresh prawns with a sweet-and-tangy sauce that is slightly spicy makes it a delicious and refreshing appetiser. Ideal for starting a meal in style or serving at a party, this cocktail appeals to every palate with its simplicity and distinctive flavour.
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