I didn't have any suitable cocktail glass so just used a bowl.
The first version turned out like this:
I made it by putting a lettuce cup in the bowl. I then shredded about one lettuce leaf and put it on top of the lettuce cup.
After than I put the prawns as decoratively as I could around the bowl. I bought them cooked from the supermarket – nice big ones. Expensive but worth it for a treat.
I put in some small lemon wedges.
I then drizzled on top a sauce I made – I call it a sauce marie rose (you may call it thousand island dressing). I just mixed more or less equal quantities of ketchup (tomato sauce), mayonnaise and crème fraiche. I seasoned it with cayenne pepper, white pepper and a smidge of salt.
Finally I sprinkled a little more cayenne pepper on top – but it could equally have been paprika.
Here's what the second version looked like:
This was made the same way except I mixed some finely diced red onion through the bed of shredded lettuce. And for the sauce I added some fiery chilli sauce in – so it was a bit spicier. I enjoyed both versions.
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Yumm. I love shrimp. I think I'd go for the chili sauce version -- I like the spice. They both look so pretty.
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ReplyDeleteYour prawns look fantastic, and I'm going to use your sauce marie rose.
ReplyDeleteBoth look delicious. I've made the sauce but not with creme fraiche, have to try this.
ReplyDeleteI love prawn cocktails, I sprinkle some spring onions on top they give a nice crunch and bit of onion taste without being overpowering.
ReplyDeleteI would eat both! In one sitting :)
ReplyDeleteFunny I've never ventured beyond Remoulade sauce that gets its kick from horseradish. These look like good alternatives.
ReplyDeleteOMG love it! x
ReplyDeleteBoth of these look delicious - and I wouldn't have had even half of an idea about that sauce - thanks for sharing the ingredients!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the sauces. I always use standard cocktail sauce. I need to shake things up!
ReplyDeleteboth versions look good. i used shrimp this week, but put it in pad thai
ReplyDeleteI recently found out I have a shellfish allergy, but before I was diagnosed shrimp was one of my favorite foods. Both pictures make it look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for linking up to This Flourishing Life's Menu Monday :)
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they both look very appetizing...and that kick is a great idea for the sauce!!!!
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I love prawn cocktails yum yum :)thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays ...
ReplyDeleteThe sauce looks really good.
ReplyDeleteThese look great, the sauce looks wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteThose look great! Thanks so much for linking up at Mealtime Monday! Can’t wait to see what you like up tomorrow night!
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Looks great Carole! You mentioned paprika! I like it. Take care and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteMmmm ... looks so good! I love shrimp cocktail. Visiting from Marvelous Monday - have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! I never thought about using "sauce marie rose", I'll have to try that next time.
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ReplyDeleteJess
Always been one of my favourites! Never disappointed with a good prawn cocktail! Looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteYummy. I've never made my own thousand island dressing.
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Thanks so much for linking this up to Marvelous Mondays! This looks delicious. I've pinned it to my food board.
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Julie
I love both of these but I am partial to the second one with the delicious sauce! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking at Thursday Food Fest! Sarah
ReplyDeleteYes! This is a perfect dish for a party or get together. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI only recently discovered sauce marie rose but have found that I like it a lot. Those are some really beautiful shrimp! Both sauces sound great. Thank you for linking, Carole!
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ReplyDeleteI think they both turned out great ... no need for a cocktail glass!
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I love shrimp cocktail, simple and delicious.
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I remember when I was young, waaay back when, my Grandma would take me out for an early dinner at her favorite Supper Club. I always ordered Shrimp Cocktail...she would order a Manhattan! Lynn
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