My Take On Prawn Cocktail
Recipe: #33391
September 22, 2019
Categories: Shrimp, Lettuce, Australian, Valentine's Day, Oven Bake, , more
"From our Sunday newspaper The Sunday Times and the guest chef Peter Manifis. Times are estimated."
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (472.8 g)
- Calories 548.7
- Total Fat - 22.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.7 g
- Cholesterol - 273.4 mg
- Sodium - 1899.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 48.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3 g
- Sugars - 14 g
- Protein - 37.6 g
- Calcium - 416.5 mg
- Iron - 3.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 9.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven at 160C and then break the bread up and mix with oil and garlic, a few seas salt flakes, and toast in the oven until golden and then set aside.
Step 2
For the Marie Rose sauce:- mix the mayonnaise, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and brandy in a bowl until combined and then set aside with the buttermilk, separately.
Step 3
To assemble, tear lettuce and place in a bowl and then arrange prawns, drizzle with Marie Rose sauce, then a little buttermilk and finish with croutons, chives and cracked black pepper.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the best flavour, try to use freshly cooked and peeled shrimps.
- For the croutons, use stale bread as it will toast better and be crispier.
- Substitute the prawns with cooked and peeled shrimp for a more sustainable option. The benefit of this substitution is that it is more environmentally friendly as shrimp are a more sustainable seafood option.
- Substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier option. The benefit of this substitution is that it is a healthier option as Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories than mayonnaise.
Lemon and Dill Prawn Cocktail Replace the Worcestershire sauce, brandy and Tabasco with 3 tablespoons of fresh dill, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Increase the mayonnaise to 1/2 cup and reduce the buttermilk to 1 tablespoon. Add a pinch of salt to the croutons before toasting.
Grilled Vegetable Salad - This light and fresh salad is the perfect accompaniment to the prawn cocktail. It's full of seasonal vegetables that are grilled and tossed with a light dressing for a delicious and nutritious side dish. The vegetables provide a nice contrast to the creamy prawn cocktail, making it a complete meal.
Garlic Roasted Potatoes: Garlic roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish for the prawn cocktail. The potatoes are roasted in a mixture of garlic, olive oil, and herbs for a delicious and flavorful accompaniment. The potatoes provide a nice textural contrast to the creamy prawn cocktail, making it a complete meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should I toast the bread?
A: Toast the bread in the oven at 160C until it is golden, which should take about 10-15 minutes.
Q: Is it better to use butter or margarine on toast?
A: It depends on personal preference. Margarine is a vegan-friendly option, while butter is a good source of vitamins. Both will give your toast a delicious flavour.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The Prawn Cocktail was popularized in the 1960s by the British celebrity chef, Fanny Cradock. It was a staple on her show, and it quickly became a favorite among the British public.
Fun Fact 2: The Prawn Cocktail was also featured in the James Bond movie 'Diamonds Are Forever' in 1971. It was served in a martini glass, and was one of the most memorable scenes in the movie.