Norwegian Prawn Cocktail

Name: Norwegian Prawn Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g Norwegian prawns, peeled; 1 small crispy lettuce; 0.5 cucumber; 0.5 small red onion; dill, fresh; 1 lemon; 100 g mayonnaise; 100 g sour cream; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp sriracha sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and pepper

A classic prawn cocktail is a much-loved starter and is making a welcome comeback on dinner tables. This simple version combines sweet Norwegian cold water prawns with crisp salad, a lightly spiced dressing and fresh herbs for an elegant starter that's perfect for entertaining.

Cooking time20 min

Difficulty levelEasy

Servings

Ingredients

Preparation

Prepare the Dressing

In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, soured cream, ketchup and sriracha.
Season with lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve.

Prepare the Prawns and Salad

Peel the prawns, reserving a few whole prawns for garnish.
Finely shred the lettuce and divide between four serving glasses.
Finely dice the cucumber and red onion and scatter over the lettuce.
Spoon some of the dressing over the salad.

Assemble

Arrange the prawns on top of the salad.
Garnish with the reserved prawns, fresh dill and a lemon wedge.
Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

Chef's Tips: If you can't get whole prawns, pre-peeled ones also does the trick! If you are using whole prawns, don't throw away the prawn shells. They can be used to make a flavourful shellfish stock, perfect for soups and sauces.