Nigella Lawson Prawn Cocktail
Nigella Lawson’s Prawn Cocktail is a traditional seafood appetizer made with tender prawns dressed in a flavorful Marie Rose sauce, typically made with mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. The prawns are served over a bed of crisp lettuce, making it a refreshing and light dish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g cooked and peeled prawns (preferably large)
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice (plus extra wedges for serving)
- A dash of hot sauce (optional, for heat)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 small head of lettuce (shredded)
- 1 small cucumber (sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced, optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives (chopped, for garnish)
- Paprika (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce and Veggies: Shred the lettuce into thin strips and divide it between the serving dishes or cocktail glasses. Add cucumber slices and, if using, slices of avocado for extra creaminess.
- Make the Marie Rose Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and a dash of hot sauce (if using). Mix well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning with freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss the Prawns in the Sauce: Add the prawns to the bowl with the Marie Rose sauce and gently toss to coat the prawns evenly in the sauce.
- Assemble the Cocktail: Place the sauced prawns over the bed of lettuce and cucumber in each serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives, and sprinkle a little paprika on top for added color.
- Serve with Lemon Wedges: Add a lemon wedge to each dish and serve immediately.