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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , British
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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!
- After cooking, transfer the prawns to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and maintain their delicate texture.
- 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.
- To make the cocktail sauce, mix together, mayonnaise, ketchup, tabasco, Worcester sauce, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
- To assemble the prawn cocktail, arrange a bed of shredded gem lettuce in a clear glass or shallow bowl.
- Add prawns into the cocktail sauce and mix well until all covered with sauce. Set them aside.
- Layer the diced avocado on top of the greens for a pop of green and creamy texture.
- Arrange the shrimp neatly on top of the greens. Spoon the cocktail sauce left in the bowl over the shrimp and avocado.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and avocado, and sprinkle on fresh chives or dill.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.