Prawn cocktail platter

In December, during the Christmas “holiday season,” every major grocery store flyer will offer shrimp rings for sale. I know people buy them by the boatload, because at every potluck party I go to at this time of year I see one or more being served.

Pungent aromatics are blended with fresh juices and chillis to form a brightly flavoured, no-cook dipping sauce, also known as leche de tigre, to lightly coat the prawns. Finely diced mango and red onion speckled throughout adds a touch of sweetness.

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Prawn cocktail is a classic prawn starter recipe served on Christmas. Serve with avocado and lettuce. Garnish this 1970's dish with fresh dill.

I love condiments and dipping sauces, and I love dipping juicy, plump prawns into a delicious sauce therefore Prawn Cocktail, for me, is an absolute favourite. So when I was trying to come up with a starter for our New Years Eve Party I decided to do Prawn (or Shrimp) Cocktail – except since it was New Year's Eve, I decided to go all out and do a Prawn Cocktail Trio! You see for me (and everyone in the UK), Prawn Cocktail is served with a creamy Marie Rose Sauce which is a combination of…

This easy and simple Prawn Cocktail Platter recipe is a classic and elegant dish that brings together the fresh flavours of prawns and a zesty dressing. The dressing, featuring whole egg mayonnaise, horseradish cream, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and chives, adds a tangy and spicy kick that complements the sweet and succulent king prawns. Served with boiled eggs, crispy garlic-infused baguette slices, fresh lettuce, and creamy avocado, this platter offers a harmonious blend of textures and…

Re-invent an old favourite with this gourmet take on the classic prawn cocktail. It's served here on a platter with a creamy cocktail sauce to create a fresh, healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for your next party or BBQ.

A hint of tabasco turns up the heat on this sensational salad filled with mango, avo and prawns.

Australia's classics work as both nostalgic throwbacks and in their own right. Nothing tops sausage rolls for lunch, the coconut-coated chocolatey goodness of a lamington or the rich comfort of a meat pie.

“This recipe is a fun take on the classic prawn cocktail. I’ve given the usual Marie Rose sauce a green twist by using avocado instead of cream or mayonnaise, making it both dairy and egg free. This is one of my summertime faves and is perfect as a shared appetiser or placed in the middle of the table on Christmas Day.” Georgia Barnes