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Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail

Prawn Cocktail by Gordon Ramsay is a delightful appetize features juicy jumbo king prawns in a spicy mayo-ketchup sauce, along with avocado, lettuce, and a touch of cayenne, and is ready in just 15 minutes!

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Prawn Cocktail Recipe:

  • Explosive Flavor: Succulent prawns, zesty sauce, cayenne.
  • Fresh Harmony: Avocado, lettuce for balance.
  • Versatile Elegance: Perfect for any occasion.

❓ What Is Gordon Ramsay’s Prawn Cocktail Recipe?

The Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail is a delectable treat that consists of cayenne, avocado, lettuce, succulent jumbo king prawns, and a piquant mayonnaise ketchup sauce.

Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail
Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail

🍤 Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail Ingredients

  • 2 x 225g packs Taste the Difference raw jumbo king prawns
  • 200g mayonnaise
  • 50g tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, to serve
  • a large pinch of paprika
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 Little Gem lettuces, shredded
  • a large pinch of cayenne to finish

🍛 How To Make Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail

  1. Put the prawns from both packs into a big pot of boiling water. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until pink and thoroughly cooked.
  2. Spread the cooked prawns on a plate to cool after draining them.
  3. Put the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and paprika into a bowl and mix them. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Combine the prawns and sauce when they have cooled slightly. Arrange the sliced avocados in a row along the sides of 6 cocktail glasses and top with shredded lettuce.
  5. Put the prawn cocktail on top and add some cayenne pepper. Serve right away.

💭 Recipe Tips

  • Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh prawns, ripe avocados, and crisp lettuce.
  • Balanced Sauce: Achieve sweetness and acidity harmony in the mayo-ketchup mix.
  • Crisp Texture: Keep lettuce crisp for a satisfying crunch.
  • Subtle Kick: Garnish with a hint of cayenne for enhanced flavor.
Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail
Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail

🥗 What To Pair Nicely With Prawn Cocktail?

The prawn cocktail combines well with cheese straws, mango habanero salad, hushpuppies, tortilla chips, lumpia, steak bites, honey brie crostini, Panzanella salad, and pineapple salsa.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Prawn Cocktail?

  • In The Fridge: Leftover Prawn Cocktail can be kept for 3 days in the fridge if placed in a sealed container.
  • In The Freezer: Avoid freezing leftover Prawn Cocktail since the prawns and ingredients may lose texture and freshness when thawed.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Prawn Cocktail?

  • Microwave: Pour the prawn cocktail into a microwave-safe dish and heat on a lower power setting for 20-second bursts until it’s hot.
  • Stove: Saute the prawn cocktail in a little oil over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, or until heated through.

FAQs

What is prawn cocktail sauce made of?

Prawn cocktail sauce typically includes mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and optional horseradish.

Why are prawn Cocktail chewy?

Prawn Cocktail may turn chewy if overcooked, altering the texture ensure prawns are cooked just until opaque to prevent chewiness.

Why is my prawn Cocktail bitter?

Prawn Cocktail may taste bitter due to excess Worcestershire sauce or cayenne adjust quantities for a well-balanced flavor profile.

How do you tenderize prawn Cocktail?

To tenderize prawns for Prawn Cocktail, brief marinade in lemon or vinegar for added tenderness.

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Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving:

  • Calories 25
  • Total Fat 0.2g
  • Saturated Fat 0g
  • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 11mg
  • Sodium 195mg
  • Potassium 54.9mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 4.3g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.3g
  • Sugars 1.8g
  • Protein 1.3g
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Gordon Ramsay Prawn Cocktail

Author: Erin Table for Seven Cooking Method:Stovetop Cuisine:British Courses:Appetizers, Sides, Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: P Prawn Cocktail
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 5 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:25 kcal Best Season:Available

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Prawn Cocktail by Gordon Ramsay is a delightful appetize features juicy jumbo king prawns in a spicy mayo-ketchup sauce, along with avocado, lettuce, and a touch of cayenne, and is ready in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Put the prawns from both packs into a big pot of boiling water. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until pink and thoroughly cooked.
  2. Spread the cooked prawns on a plate to cool after draining them.
  3. Put the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and paprika into a bowl and mix them. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Combine the prawns and sauce when they have cooled slightly. Arrange the sliced avocados in a row along the sides of 6 cocktail glasses and top with shredded lettuce.
  5. Put the prawn cocktail on top and add some cayenne pepper. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh prawns, ripe avocados, and crisp lettuce.
    Balanced Sauce: Achieve sweetness and acidity harmony in the mayo-ketchup mix.
    Crisp Texture: Keep lettuce crisp for a satisfying crunch.
    Subtle Kick: Garnish with a hint of cayenne for enhanced flavor.
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