Classic Prawn Cocktail with Avocado

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    318 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American, British

Classic Prawn Cocktail with Avocado

Prawn cocktail, or shrimp cocktail as it’s often called, is a retro classic that never goes out of style.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 330 g king prawns (raw or cooked)
  • 2 heads baby gem lettuce
  • 1 small avocado
  • 100 g mayonnaise
  • 50 g ketchup
  • tabasco (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
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Instructions

  1. I like to cut my prawns in half lengthwise because it looks nicer, but you can also chop them into chunks if that’s easier. I keep 4 whole prawns for garnishing the prawn cocktail.
  2. If you’re using raw prawns, boil them in a pot of salted water until they turn a vibrant pink, which usually takes 1–2 minutes depending on their size. Be careful not to overcook them, as this can result in rubbery prawns. Keep a close eye on the pot!
  3. After cooking, transfer the prawns to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and maintain their delicate texture.
  4. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Dice it into small cubes for an easy-to-eat addition.
  5. To make the cocktail sauce, mix together, mayonnaise, ketchup, tabasco, Worcester sauce, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
  6. To assemble the prawn cocktail, arrange a bed of shredded gem lettuce in a clear glass or shallow bowl.
  7. Add prawns into the cocktail sauce and mix well until all covered with sauce. Set them aside.
  8. Layer the diced avocado on top of the greens for a pop of green and creamy texture.
  9. Arrange the shrimp neatly on top of the greens. Spoon the cocktail sauce left in the bowl over the shrimp and avocado.
  10. Garnish with a slice of lemon and avocado, and sprinkle on fresh chives or dill.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 456mg (19%) Potassium 1071mg (31%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 27470IU (549%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 456mg 19%
Potassium 1071mg 23%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 27470IU 549%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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