The flavours of a prawn cocktail are a quintessential part of festive summer dining. In this recipe we’ve turned individual prawn cocktails into a platter-style salad. Serve it at your next barbecue or as part of a Christmas spread.
Ingredients
Method
To make lemon dressing, combine rind, juice, oil and half the chives in a small jug; season to taste.
Make cocktail sauce.
Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails intact.
Arrange lettuce on a large platter; drizzle with a little of the lemon dressing.
Arrange prawns and avocado on lettuce; drizzle with remaining lemon dressing. Scatter with remaining chives and micro herbs; season to taste. Serve with cocktail sauce.
Combine ingredients in a small bowl; season. Cover; refrigerate until required. Makes 2 cups.
Can the prawn cocktail salad be made in advance?
Cocktail sauce can be made up to two days ahead. Refrigerate in an air tight container. The prawns can be peeled a day ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container. Assemble the salad just prior to serving.
What is Worcestershire sauce?
This thin, dark-brown spicy sauce is used as a seasoning for meat, gravies, cocktails, and as a condiment. It is a traditional ingredient in prawn cocktail sauce, which is also known as Marie rose sauce.
