Prawn Cocktail Dinner Bowl Food

PRAWN COCKTAIL!!!

Steps:

• If you are using whole prawns, remove heads and peel them. Leave a few whole for decorative purposes, if you wish. I find that with medium size already cooked prawns, deveining is usually not necessary (it's hard to do + so small it's barely noticeably especially with sauce).
• Mix together Sauce in a small bowl.
• Toss prawns with Sauce.
• Place a bit of lettuce in serving dishes. I like to use Martini glasses, but you can use any small serving vessel, or even small lettuce cups.
• Top with prawns. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of parsley, if using.

BEST PRAWN COCKTAIL RECIPE

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the mayo, ketchup, lemon juice, cayenne, whisky and salt and pepper. Mix well.
• In a separate bowl add the prawns and pat dry with a paper towel to get rid of any excess liquid. Pour over the marie rose sauce and mix together well.
• In small bowls or large glasses add little gem lettuce as the base. Top with the prawn cocktail, this mixture is enough for six people, or four larger portions. Sprinkle a little more cayenne on top if you desire and finish by garnishing with thin slices of avocado. Serve with buttered brown bread and a lemon slice if you want to go old school classic.

CAJUN-STYLE PRAWN COCKTAIL

Steps:

• First, combine all the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning. Mix the prawns with the buttermilk and 3 tbsp of the Cajun seasoning in a large bowl, then set aside.
• To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season and set aside. Combine all the ingredients for the coating in a separate bowl with the remaining Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt, then set aside.
• Take one prawn at a time, gently shake off any excess buttermilk mixture, then dip into the coating using a fork, turning to ensure it is fully covered before transferring to a plate. Leave to rest for 15 mins.
• Fill each glass almost to the top with lettuce, then spoon 2 tbsp of the sauce into each. Divide the avocado slices between four martini glasses, arranging them in a fan against the rim of each glass, so the tops are sticking up over the rims.
• Heat a 10cm depth of oil in a shallow saucepan or deep-fat fryer until it reaches 180C, or when a cube of bread dropped into the oil browns within 20 seconds. Fry the coated prawns in batches of 10 for 4-5 mins per batch until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper using a slotted spoon and leave to drain. Repeat until all the prawns are cooked, then season with salt and divide between the glasses. Sprinkle over the chives.

PRAWN COCKTAIL DINNER BOWL

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, 1/2 the oil and 1/2 the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add zucchini. Stir to coat. Let stand, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mint.
• Meanwhile, heat a greased barbecue grill (charcoal, gas or electric) on medium-high heat. Combine garlic and remaining oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Brush each side of bread with oil mixture. Chargrill for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until toasted. Transfer to a plate. Increase heat to high. Drizzle shrimp with remaining lemon juice. Sprinkle with paprika. Toss to coat. Cook shrimp, turning, for 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through.
• Make Marie Rose Sauce: Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together until smooth and combined. (You can do this while the zucchini is standing.)
• Arrange lettuce, zucchini, avocado, shrimp and cornichons in serving bowls. Drizzle with a little sauce. Serve with chargrilled bread and remaining sauce.