Cucumber Prawn Cocktail Cups
Cucumber Prawn Cocktail Cups are a modern twist on the classic prawn cocktail. Fresh cucumber slices serve as cups filled with succulent prawns tossed in a zesty cocktail sauce. This dish is light, healthy, and perfect for summer gatherings or festive occasions.
Ingredients
- - 1 large cucumber
- - 200 g cooked prawns peeled and deveined
- - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- - 2 tablespoons ketchup
- - 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
- - Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- **Prepare the Cucumber**: Wash the cucumber and cut it into thick slices (about 1 inch thick). Using a small melon baller or a spoon, carefully scoop out the center of each slice to create a cup, being careful not to go all the way through.
- **Make the Cocktail Sauce**: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- **Combine Prawns and Sauce**: Add the cooked prawns to the cocktail sauce and gently toss until they are evenly coated.
- **Assemble the Cups**: Spoon the prawn cocktail mixture into each cucumber cup, filling them generously.
- **Garnish and Serve**: Garnish with fresh dill or parsley on top of each cup. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
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Notes
- Additional Tips: You can add diced avocado or chopped celery for extra texture and flavor. For a spicier kick, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the cocktail sauce.
- Storage: These cups are best served fresh. If you need to prepare them in advance, store the cucumber cups and prawn mixture separately in the refrigerator and assemble just before serving.