Don’t kid yourself, the best part of any prawn cocktail is the sauce. This classic recipe has been around for generations. So, instead of changing that up too much, play with the salad to make it a little more edgy.
'KIND OF' PRAWN COCKTAIL RECIPEServes 4
Sauce½ cup mayonnaise1 Tbsp tomato sauceSplash of Tabasco1 tsp lime zest2 Tbsp lime juice
Salad300g prawns, tails removed1 chorizo sausage, chopped small2 avocados, peeled and quartered2 soft boiled eggs4 lettuce leavesLime slices, to garnish
1. First make the sauce. Combine the mayonnaise, tomato sauce, Tabasco, zest and juice in a bowl.
2. Place the prawns into a pot of simmering water, cooking for 3 or 4 minutes until they are bright pink. Drain and cool.
3. Cook the chorizo in a frying pan until crispy. Remove and cool.
4. To assemble the cocktails, place shredded lettuce into your glasses or bowls. Add prawns, chorizo, sliced avocado, chopped boiled eggs and a good dollop of dressing. Season with salt and pepper and lime slices.
