Mary Berry Prawn Cocktail Sauce Recipe

If you love the classic British prawn cocktail, this Mary Berry Prawn Cocktail Sauce Recipe is a simple and delicious way to recreate it at home. The sauce is rich, creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, creating the perfect balance of flavors for juicy prawns. It takes just minutes to prepare and requires no cooking, making it ideal for beginners. From start to finish, this easy seafood sauce is ready in about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Prawn Cocktail Sauce

• 150g mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
• Pinch of paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

How to Make Mary Berry Prawn Cocktail Sauce Recipe

• Prepare the ingredients: Measure all ingredients accurately and place them on the work surface for easy mixing.
• Combine the base ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, horseradish sauce, and paprika to a medium bowl.
• Mix until smooth: Stir thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until the sauce is completely smooth and evenly colored.
• Season the sauce: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
• Chill if desired: Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop fully.
• Serve: Spoon the sauce over cooked prawns or serve alongside seafood starters and salads.

Tips for the Best Prawn Cocktail Sauce

How do I make the sauce extra creamy?

Use a high-quality full-fat mayonnaise for the richest and smoothest texture.

Can I make the sauce more tangy?

Add an extra teaspoon of lemon juice for a brighter and fresher flavor.

How can I add a little heat?

Mix in a dash of Tabasco sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Why should I chill the sauce before serving?

Chilling allows the ingredients to blend together, giving the sauce a fuller and more balanced flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with cooked king prawns or shrimp.
• Use as a dip for seafood platters.
• Spoon into avocado halves for a light starter.
• Serve with crisp lettuce and cucumber.
• Spread in seafood sandwiches and wraps.

Storage

Room Temperature

Do not leave the sauce at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezing

Freezing is not recommended as mayonnaise-based sauces can separate when thawed.

Nutrition

• Calories: 115 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 0.5g
• Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Sodium: 190mg

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

FAQs

Mary Berry Prawn Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Recipe by Milli RoseCourse: SauceCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

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Total time

10

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Calories

115

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A classic creamy prawn cocktail sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and seasoning. Perfect for serving with prawns, seafood platters, and salads.

Ingredients

• 150g mayonnaise

• 3 tbsp tomato ketchup

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp horseradish sauce

• Pinch of paprika

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Place the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, horseradish sauce, and paprika into a mixing bowl.
• Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
• Season with salt and black pepper according to taste.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes if time allows.
• Serve with cooked prawns, seafood platters, or fresh salad leaves.

Notes

• Use full-fat mayonnaise for the creamiest texture.
• Adjust lemon juice for a tangier flavor.
• Chilling improves the overall taste.