Prawn Cocktail a La Delia Smith Recipe

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Prawn Cocktail a La Delia Smith
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  1. PRAWNS:.
  2. The very best version of this is made with prawns (either fresh or frozen in their shells) that you have cooked yourself.
  3. Failing that, buy the large cooked prawns in their shells, or if you can only get shelled prawns, get those.
  4. To prepare them: if frozen put them in a colander and allow to defrost thoroughly at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  5. After that, if using uncooked prawns, heat a large solid frying pan or wok and dry-fry the prawns for 4-5 minutes until the grey turns a vibrant pink.
  6. As soon as they're cool, reserve 6 in their shells for a garnish and peel the remainder.
  7. Then take a small sharp knife, make a cut along the back of each peeled prawn and remove any black thread.
  8. Place them in a bowl, cover with film wrap and keep in the fridge until needed.
  9. TO MAKE THE SAUCE::.
  10. Take mayonnaise and add it to the rest of the sauce ingredients.
  11. Stir and taste to check the seasoning, then keep the sauce covered with film wrap in the refrigerator, until needed.
  12. ASSEMBLY.
  13. When you are ready to serve, shred the lettuce and rocket fairly finely and divide them between 6 stemmed glasses, then peel and chop the avocado into small dice and scatter this in each glass amongst the lettuce.
  14. Top with the prawns and the sauce, sprinkle a dusting of cayenne pepper on top and garnish with 1 section of lime and 1 unpeeled prawn per glass.
  15. Serve with brown bread and butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 373.59 Kcal (1564 kJ)
Calories from fat 251.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.89g 43%
Cholesterol 112.01mg 37%
Sodium 459.92mg 19%
Potassium 377.36mg 8%
Total Carbs 14.6g 5%
Sugars 3.17g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.77g 11%
Protein 16.98g 34%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 18.3mg 102%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 248.21 Kcal (1039 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.53g 43%
Cholesterol 74.42mg 37%
Sodium 305.57mg 19%
Potassium 250.71mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.7g 5%
Sugars 2.11g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 11%
Protein 11.28g 34%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 12.1mg 102%
Calcium 45.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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