Prawn cocktail recipes
Name a more iconic starter than the classic prawn cocktail! Learn how to make the perfect cocktail sauce and fresh prawn combo to put together this delicious dish.
- The best prawn cocktail recipes: We’ve got the traditional recipe, our delicious. ultimate version – and a simple and easy prawn cocktail too for when you’re short on time. It’s a classic for a reason!
- Modern twists: Try our smoky garlic take, this prawn cocktail sub with avocado and Tabasco relish or these kimchi prawn cocktail boats for something a little different.
Here’s how to prepare fresh prawns.
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Prawn cocktail potato salad
Combining two salad favourites – potato salad and prawn cocktail – this 20 minute dish is filling, crowd-pleasing and absolutely delicious.
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Prawn cocktail platter
Create the ultimate prawn cocktail platter with proper marie rose dip made with homemade mayo, prawns and crisp lettuce leaves.
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30-minute meals
Prawn cocktail sub with avocado and Tabasco relish
All the classic ingredients of a prawn cocktail go into this epic sub, plus deep-fried prawns with an extra-crispy coating.
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Christmas canapés
Kimchi prawn cocktail boats
We’ve added kimchi to these prawn cocktail boats for tangy crunch, and the spruced up dressing of sriracha and soy sauce brings a very 2020s twist to the 70s classic.
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Giant prawn cocktail
Go large this Christmas with a giant prawn cocktail that can serve a crowd. Layer a serving bowl with leaves, langoustines and prawns.
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Christmas starters
Smoky garlic prawn cocktail
A classic gets a contemporary makeover with our easy smoky garlic prawn cocktail recipe. Serve in lettuce cups with a smoky garlic sauce.
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The ultimate prawn cocktail
It’s the small details that make all the difference in a classic prawn cocktail; here’s our ultimate version with just the right amount of oomph.
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Christmas starters
Classic prawn cocktail
Whip up this retro dessert – classic prawn cocktail – in just 15 minutes and serve as a fun yet elegant starter to dinner party guests.
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Healthy salads
Lime, basil and chilli prawn cocktail salad
Fuss-free and quick to cook, this chilli prawn cocktail salad recipe is the perfect way to use up that bag of prawns in your freezer.
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Easy prawn cocktail
Try our easy prawn cocktail recipe if you're looking for a starter that'll impress but take you very little time. Less than 30 minutes!
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Prawn and avocado cocktail
This starter is a great version of a completely classic dish: try our prawn and avocado cocktail recipe for a refreshing twist.
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Crayfish and prawn cocktail salad
This crayfish and prawn cocktail salad is ready in just 10 minutes. Serve it as a light starter at your next party and it'll be sure to go down a treat.
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Coronation prawn and mango cocktail
For a contemporary version of a 1970's classic seafood starter, try our prawn and mango cocktail recipe. It's light and fruity, and makes an impressive dish
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Prawn cocktail rolls
The 1970's classic is a big hit with kids – see if your little ones love this prawn cocktail rolls recipe as much as you did.
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