Name: Easiest Prawn Cocktail Platter Recipe
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ⅓ cup whole egg mayonnaise; 1½ Tbsp horseradish cream; ½ tsp smoked paprika; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; ½ bunch chives, sliced

Prawn Cocktail Platter

Preparation time 25 mins
Serves 4 people
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Publication 16 October 2023
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Ingredients

Dressing

⅓ cup whole egg mayonnaise
1½ Tbsp horseradish cream
½ tsp smoked paprika
2 Tbsp lemon juice
½ bunch chives, sliced

Platter

4 boiled eggs
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small sourdough baguette, thinly sliced
16 medium fresh, cooked king prawns, tail intact
2 little gem lettuce, leaves washed and separated
1 firm, ripe avocado, sliced
Dill sprigs, to serve

Method

Dressing

Make dressing by whisking all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Boiled Eggs

Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water. Place the pan over medium heat, bring to a gentle simmer, gently stirring the eggs constantly in a clockwise direction. The movement of the water helps to centre the yolks.
Simmer the eggs for 4 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. For semi-firm yolks and hard whites, simmer for 5 minutes. For hard-boiled eggs, simmer for 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the egg from the water. Transfer to a bowl filled with ice to cool. Peel and cut into quarters. Set aside.

Platter

Preheat oven to 160C (fan-forced).
Combine oil and garlic in a small bowl. Brush both sides of the baguette with oil mixture. Arrange on a large baking tray in a single layer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter with prawns and avocado on a serving platter. Top with prawns, croutons and eggs. Scatter with dill sprigs. Serve with dressing.

Notes

Boiled eggs and croutons can be made a day ahead. Want to make the perfect boiled eggs every time? Follow these tips.
To save time, seafood sauce and croutons can be purchased from your local supermarket.