Prawn Recipes

A popular starter and appetiser, particularly alongside a Christmas dinner, a prawn cocktail is a firm favourite for many. Try this classic prawn cocktail recipe, and feel free to switch up the quantities due to personal taste.

Ingredients: - 250g large cooked prawns, peeled - 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, shredded - 2 ripe tomatoes, diced - 1/2 cucumber, diced - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped

For the cocktail sauce: - 150ml mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons ketchup - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - A dash of Tabasco sauce (adjust to taste) - Juice of 1/2 lemon - Salt and black pepper to taste - Fresh parsley and lemon wedges, optional for garnish

Instructions: - Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Chill the sauce in the fridge for an hour. - In serving glasses of your choice, add a layer of shredded lettuce at the bottom, then add the diced tomatoes, cucumber and chopped red onion over the top. - Next, evenly distribute the cooked prawns over the vegetable mixture. - Spoon the sauce you’ve just made generously on top. - Garnish with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge, and serve straight away.

This prawn cocktail recipe will make the perfect starter for any pescatarians at your next dinner party or gathering.

Prawns are super easy to cook and are usually ready in only a few minutes. There are a few different ways you can cook prawns, including pan frying, grilling, boiling, or even using the air fryer. All you have to do is season them to your liking and choose a cooking method of your choice. We have included some instructions on how to pan fry, grill and boil your prawns here:

- Pan-frying: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil or butter to the pan. Once hot, add the prawns in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.

- Grilling: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the prawns with olive oil and season them. Place them on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they're pink and cooked through.

- Boiling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain them immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.