14th November 2008 - Prawn Cocktail
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Ingredients
- Approx 250g of cooked small peeled prawns
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ iceberg lettuce
For the Marie Rose Sauce:
- Approx 200g fresh mayonnaise
- 2-3 tbsp tomato ketchup
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon
- Dash Tabasco, to taste
- Dash Worchester sauce, to taste
- Splash of brandy, to taste
- Lemon wedges, to garnish
Method
1. Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and carefully score each half using a small knife to create a criss-cross pattern. Squeeze each half generously with lemon juice to prevent it from dis-colouring.
2. To make the Marie Rose sauce mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, cayenne pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice together in a large bowl. Season to taste with Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of brandy. Stir to combine.
3. Place a spoonful of Marie Rose sauce into the bottom of 4 serving glasses. Shred the lettuce and divide equally among the glasses. Scrape out the flesh from the avocado using a spoon and scatter over the lettuce. Spoon another layer of sauce on top.
4. Arrange the prawns on top and finish with a final spoonful of sauce (reserving any remaining sauce for future use). Sprinkle with a touch of cayenne pepper and garnish with a lemon wedge in each glass to serve.