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Prawn cocktail

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Galen Sat 20-Apr-13 13:09:04

I've started a new thread so as not to be accused of deviation on the measles thread
I love a good prawn cocktail and am now going to make myself a low fat version one.
jingle I think that link looked super. I think I will modify that recipe.
Has anybody got any other interesting variations?

celebgran Sun 21-Apr-13 19:28:55

I love adding prawns to hollandaise sauce and pouring over freshly cooked (in foil parcel in oven with a slice lemon) yummy add new pots salad or green beans.

Butty Sun 21-Apr-13 00:40:13

It's late, and my guests are tucked up in bed. We had champagne, no prawns but .......
Fennel Risotto followed by
Salad of roasted shallots, chickpeas and feta cheese with a honey and sherry vinegar dressing.... then
Brebis Cheese and nutty bread ..... and for pudding
Rhubarb and ginger crumble + creme fraiche

Music: Mandolin and clarinet played around the table.

A good evening with friends from afar.

Grannylin Sat 20-Apr-13 20:17:00

Well we've just eaten a huge local cooked crab, with a bottle of chilled wine, in the garden and watched the sun go down. Had to put our coats on in the end because it got a bit nippy ( the weather not the crab) grin

marigold1 Sat 20-Apr-13 20:00:34

God! I am SO hungry reading this thread, love prawns, love smoked salmon with scrambled eggs.......off to raid the fridge, on second thoughts may have to go for walk to AVOID the fridge.
I love these foodie threads, but they do cause havoc with the waistline!!

Greatnan Sat 20-Apr-13 19:55:40

I don't drink it first thing in the morning unless it is a special day. Otherwise, I have it in the evening.

Galen Sat 20-Apr-13 19:49:28

My supper was delicious btw!

Galen Sat 20-Apr-13 19:48:46

Nor me! In fact I've just tried to open a mini bottle ---- and failed!
Back to chianti!

Nonu Sat 20-Apr-13 19:47:23

Doesn"t have to be a special day for me to drink champagne ,

We have a bottle once a fortnight , and in between times if an occassion crops up , and it"s not Cava

Greatnan Sat 20-Apr-13 19:41:20

Smoked salmon with scrambled egg - lovely breakfast. Especially with a glass of champagne on special days.

laidback Sat 20-Apr-13 18:55:53

Melt some butter in a pan, throw in some prawns,garlic,chilli. Cook it thru for 5 mins or so.S+P. Toss it together with some linguini.Chuck on a few herbs. Delish and so easy. smile

shysal Sat 20-Apr-13 18:50:10

Many years ago I used to serve the prawn/mayo mixture on half a grapefruit. It was always well received.

Anne58 Sat 20-Apr-13 18:35:16

I too use them in a chowder, along with Ldl's smoked haddock, some potato and a handful of frozen sweetcorn.

Anne58 Sat 20-Apr-13 18:33:20

Galen sorry for the delay, they are shell off.

Lidl also do some frozen raw prawns, that I think are shell on, but not sure.

Nonu Sat 20-Apr-13 18:33:16

Continuing with the fishy "theme"

Youngest was here the other week for the evening as it was her partners b"day so we had a mini celebration . They stayed over and she said she would cook breakfast the next morning.

She did scrambled egg, smoked salmon , not mixed in but on the side , capers , and raw onion . I thought I don"t think I can face raw onion at this time in the morning .

You know what, it was delicious .smile

merlotgran Sat 20-Apr-13 18:31:19

Why of Why does an avacado have to be so high in calories? sad

merlotgran Sat 20-Apr-13 18:29:54

Ana, you would be amazed where things get put in this house. Whenever I lose my car keys the DGCs yell, 'Look in the fruit bowl.' They know me so well! grin

annodomini Sat 20-Apr-13 18:26:29

Once I liked avocado with prawns until I worked out that it was the avocado that was giving me terrible stomach upsets. sad

Sook Sat 20-Apr-13 18:23:55

My mouth is watering grin

Greatnan Sat 20-Apr-13 18:09:55

Hm.....sounds tasty!
There are very few foods I don't like - we couldn't afford to be faddy eaters in the 1940's!

Nonu Sat 20-Apr-13 18:09:05

I can eat an avocado like an apple , with a little venegar and oil sprinkled on.

Galen Sat 20-Apr-13 18:04:15

Join the prawn club!
Obviously a lot of us like prawns.
Anyone tried them mixed with cubed avocado chilli and cherry tomatoes .served on a bed of lettuce with a little lime juice?
Almost healthysmile

Greatnan Sat 20-Apr-13 17:56:34

I love prawns, but I like them with mayonnaise in an avacado. Very calorific, so it has to be the main meal, with a mixed salad and two crispbreads. I also use them as a filling for a baked potato, and I pinched an idea from Juragran - I put them in a packet of Thai soup to add interest. They make a lovely chowder too.
I wish I hadn't read this thread - I have already eaten but I have a big bag of frozen prawns in the freezer...................

Nonu Sat 20-Apr-13 17:45:48

Ana , {smile] you are on top form tonight .

Galen Sat 20-Apr-13 17:39:14

Phoenix are they she'll on or off?

Galen Sat 20-Apr-13 17:38:10

Thanks Nelliemoser I've just ordered some!