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Prawn cocktail

Credit: Gordon Ramsay Prawn cocktail

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Prawn cocktail
Ingredients

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  • 1 x avocado(s), ripe
  • 1 x lemon(s)
  • 200 x mayonnaise, fresh (for the sauce)
  • tomato ketchup, 2-3 tbsp (for the sauce)
  • cayenne pepper, pinch (for the sauce)
  • Tabasco sauce, a dash, to taste (for the sauce)
  • Worcestershire sauce, a dash, to taste (for the sauce)
  • brandy, a splash, to taste (for the sauce)
  • 250g prawns, small, peeled, cooked
  • lemon(s), wedges, to garnish
Method

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1. Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and carefully score each half using a small knife to create a criss-cross pattern. Squeeze each half generously with lemon juice to prevent it from discolouring.

2. To make the Marie Rose sauce mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, cayenne pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice together in a large bowl. Season to taste with Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of brandy. Stir to combine.

3. Place a spoonful of Marie Rose sauce into the bottom of four serving glasses. Shred the lettuce and divide equally among the glasses. Scrape out the flesh from the avocado using a spoon and scatter over the lettuce. Spoon another layer of sauce on top.

4. Arrange the prawns on top and finish with a final spoonful of sauce (reserving any remaining sauce for future use). Sprinkle with a touch of cayenne pepper and garnish with a lemon wedge in each glass to serve.

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