Prawn cocktails and Marie Rose sauce feature prominently in Christmas Day food plans. The holiday will see people eat for most of the day...
Prawn cocktails and Marie Rose sauce feature prominently in Christmas Day food plans. The holiday will see people eat for most of the day in small increments, but if they get a chance to settle down for a meal, these cocktails come first. Thankfully for anyone in need of a quick festive special, the recipe is quick and easy to follow.
How to make a prawn cocktail and Marie Rose sauce
Prawn cocktails, otherwise known as shrimp cocktails, are among the most sought-after Christmas dishes in the UK.
Supermarkets have long identified the dish as one of the most popular starters before people tuck into their turkey and stuffing.
According to Nigel Slater, the cocktails are a 70s classic and require a “basic” approach for the best taste.
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The Marie Rose sauce requires people to mix all the allotted ingredients in a bowl to set aside.
With the first stages complete, cooks should then layer shredded lettuce, diced cucumber, sliced tomato and mint leaves in bowls or jars, with cress snipped on top.
Place the peeled prawns on top with some Marie Rose sauce and put in the crabmeat and additional cress.
To finish, people need to dust the dish with another pinch of cayenne pepper and arrange it as they please with lemons to serve.
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