Classic Prawn Cocktail
Ingredients
| 24 Fresh prawns; cooked, peeled, tails left on |
| 60 mlBrandy |
| 1 Iceberg lettuce; very finely shredded |
| 120 mlTomato sauce |
| 2 Lemons; sliced into wedges |
| 250 mlMayonnaise; (preferably home made) |
| 60 mlWorcestershire Sauce |
| 1 tbHorseradish |
| 60 mlCream; whipped |
| salt and pepper; to taste |
Classic Prawn Cocktail Preparation
MMMMM---------------------FOR THE MAYONNAISE-------------------------- 2 Egg yolks 2 tb Vinegar 250 ml Vegetable oil Salt and pepper 1 tb Lemon juice First, make the cocktail sauce. Combine the mayonnaise, worcestershire, brandy, tomato sauce and horseradish with salt and pepper to taste. Once well mixed, gently fold in the whipped cream. To assemble, divide the shredded lettuce between 6 martini or dessert glasses then place 4 prawns on the bed of lettuce. Drizzle the cocktail sauce over and serve with a lemon wedge. For the Mayonnaise: Whisk egg yolks and vinegar until light. Slowly trickle in the oil, whisking all the time. When all the oil has been incorporated season with salt and pepper and finish with lemon juice. Per serving: 4296 Calories (kcal); 455g Total Fat; (93% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 51g Carbohydrate; 560mg Cholesterol; 2777mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 67 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.
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