PRAWN COCKTAIL

Student who is selected for the Chef of the day is Mr.SOHAIL (BCT&CA 5th SEM) of Indian Institute Hotel Management and Culinary Arts for showcasing exemplary skills. He is very talented student, always striving to perfect the art of cooking.

Ingredients

• 250 gms      Jumbo king prawns
• 150g            Mayonnaise
• 50g              Tomato ketchup
• 3 ml             Worcestershire sauce
• 5 ml             Lemon juice
• 4 nos           Lemon wedges, to serve
• 3 gms          Paprika
• 1 no            Ripe avocado, sliced
• 2 nos           Little Gem lettuces, shredded
• a large pinch   Cayenne pepper to top

METHOD:

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and tip in the prawns. Cook for around 3-4 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Drain the prawns once cooked and spread out on a plate to cool. Keep 8 large prawns aside. Marinate the prawns with lemon, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Meanwhile, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and paprika in a bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
3. Once the prawns are cool to the touch, mix with the sauce. Line 2 cocktail glasses with avocado slices around the sides and divide the shredded lettuce between them. Top with the prawn cocktail mixture and sprinkle with a little cayenne pepper.
4. Spread the 8 large prawns on top the glass and place the sliced lemon wedge as garnish. Sprinkle the cayenne pepper on to top as garnish.
5. Serve immediately.