Classic Prawn Cocktail
with Marie-Rose Sauce and Baby Gem Lettuce
- Crustaceans
- Egg
- Mustard
This year, we’ve made it easy to choose the festive dishes you want, at a time to suit you. This Classic Prawn Cocktail is an iconic starter to enjoy before dinner has been served, with juicy king prawns smothered in Marie-Rose sauce. Pair with a main, add sides to fill the table and select a d dessert to finish off your festive feast this Christmas!
Ingredients
225 grams
King Prawns
(Contains: Crustaceans)
1 unit(s)
Lemon
64 grams
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
1 sachet(s)
Smoked Paprika
1 unit(s)
Baby Gem Lettuce
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Tomato Ketchup
½ tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
1 tbsp
Olive Oil for the Dressing
½ tsp
Sugar for the Dressing
Utensils
Instructions
a) Drain the prawns. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the prawns. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 4-5 mins.
c) Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool while you prep the rest of the recipe. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
a) While the prawns cook, zest and quarter the lemon. Juice half the lemon into a large bowl. Set aside the remaining 2 wedges of lemon for the end.
b) In a medium bowl combine the mayo, ketchup and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Add a pinch of lemon zest, a pinch of smoked paprika (add more if you prefer) and half a tsp of lemon juice from the large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
c) Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
a) To the bowl of lemon juice, add the olive oil and sugar for the dressing, then season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce to the lemon dressing and toss to coat.
b) Once the prawns are cooked, add them to the marie-rose sauce and mix to coat.
c) Divide the dressed lettuce between your serving glasses, then top with the prawns.
d) Sprinkle over a pinch of lemon zest and a pinch of smoked paprika, then serve with the remaining lemon wedges, on the side of the glass, for squeezing over, to finish.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: The Marie-Rose sauce was delicious, with paprika adding a pleasant twist to the classic recipe.
- Ease of prep: Simple and effective starter, though some found deveining the large prawns time-consuming.
- Suggestions: Consider boiling prawns with aromatics instead of frying for juicier results; chop larger prawns into smaller pieces if preferred.
- Portions: Generous prawn servings; some found it filling enough as a main course.
