Prawn Cocktail
2014-09-19- Cuisine: Party Ideas
- Course: Starter
- Skill Level: Easy
Recipe Info
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 10m
- Ready In : 10m
These are enjoying a revival from the 70s, try with a Steak Diane if you want to go retro!
Ingredients
- 2 baby cos lettuce hearts, quartered
- 2 avocados, halved and thinly sliced
- 12 large cooked king prawns, peeled and tails intact
- lemon wedges for serving
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
- 140 mL light olive oil
- 1 tablespoon(s) pouting cream, whisked to soft peaks
- 2 tablespoon(s) tomato sauce, or to taste
- 2 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon(s) brandy, or to taste
- 8 dash(es) Tabasco, or to taste
Method
Step 1
For cocktail sauce, process yolks, mustard and vinegar in a small food processor until frothy (1-2 minutes), slowly add oil in a thin continuous stream until incorporated. Transfer to a bowl, add remaining ingredients, stir to combine, season to taste and refrigerate until required. Makes 310ml.
Step 2
Arrange cos lettuce and avocado in glasses. Divide prawns between glasses, drizzle over cocktail sauce (you may have some remaining) and serve with lemon wedges.