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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    No-Mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail

    Updated: Sep 20, 2021 · Published: Dec 30, 2016 by Andrea

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    A healthy take on a British classic, this quick no-mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail is the perfect starter for all seafood lovers out there!

    The king of classic festive starters, prawn cocktail has been around the holiday tables for as long as about forty years, and we're still not tired of it.

    Whilst the traditional recipe is simple and fantastic in its own way, I thought it would be fun to give it a little healthy twist.

    A healthy take on a British classic, this quick gluten-free no-mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail is the perfect starter for all the seafood lovers out there! Recipe from The Petite Cook - www.thepetitecook.com

    It makes a perfect starter for New Year's Eve dinner party, or for any other festive occasion.

    It's also quick enough to be served with a large salad for a speedy lunch, and it's naturally gluten-free.

    This salmon and prawn cocktail is pimped up with crunchy hidden veggies, for an extra income towards your five a day.

    All you need is very simple wholesome ingredients, and surprise surprise, no mayo required.

    My secret touch? I swap mayo for healthy homemade ricotta and homemade yogurt, and use homemade ketchup which has way less sugar than store-bought. 

    A healthy take on a British classic, this quick gluten-free no-mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail is the perfect starter for all the seafood lovers out there! Recipe from The Petite Cook - www.thepetitecook.com
    Back to the recipe, this salmon and prawn cocktail literally takes just 15 min to make.

    Mix together creamy ricotta, ketchup, lemon zest, Worcestershire, yogurt, salt and pepper.

    If you like it spicy, add a drop of two of Tabasco for a nice heat.A healthy take on a British classic, this quick gluten-free no-mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail is the perfect starter for all the seafood lovers out there! Recipe from The Petite Cook - www.thepetitecook.com

    Trow in smoked salmon, cooked prawns, cucumber and baby gem lettuce (if you have zucchini at hands they're awesome as well) and mix everything together.

    Chill in the fridge for a bit, then spoon over martini glasses and serve straight away to your guests accompanied by some bubbles or a refreshing Spritz.

    Easy-peasy, right?A healthy take on a British classic, this quick gluten-free no-mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail is the perfect starter for all the seafood lovers out there! Recipe from The Petite Cook - www.thepetitecook.com

    If you're looking for an elegant and quick starter for your next dinner party, look no further - This Salmon and Prawn Cocktail makes a healthy and showstopping appetizer to please all seafood lovers!

    Did you make this recipe?

    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

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    A healthy take on a British classic, this quick gluten-free no-mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail is the perfect starter for all the seafood lovers out there! Recipe from The Petite Cook - www.thepetitecook.com
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    Salmon and Prawn Cocktail

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    A healthy take on a British classic, this quick no-mayo Salmon and Prawn Cocktail is the perfect starter for all seafood lovers out there!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Starter
    Cuisine: British
    Serving: 4
    Calories: 140kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 200 g king prawns, peeled and cooked
    • 150 g smoked salmon
    • 1 large cucumber
    • 4 baby gem lettuce
    • sea salt and black pepper

    For the sauce:

    • 5 tablespoon ricotta cheese, well beaten
    • 2 tablespoon yogurt
    • 1.5 tablespoon ketchup
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • For the sauce: in a large bowl mix together the ricotta,yogurt and ketchup. Whisk in the Tabasco, Worcestershire, sprinkle with lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Chop the salmon and prawns into bits, reserving 4 prawns to decorate later. Finely cube the cucumber and chop into strips the baby gem lettuce.
    • Fold all the ingredients into the sauce and mix everything together. Then chill in the fridge for 15 min.
    • Spoon the salmon and prawn cocktail into 4 martini glasses and decorate each one with a king prawn and a baby gem lettuce leave. sprinkle with extra black pepper and serve.
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

     

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    1. Louise Hazard says

      December 14, 2018 at 12:08 am

      Alpro do a dairy free yogurt. ... I always use when I need to for my vegan brother..

      Reply
    2. Sandra Turnbull says

      November 30, 2018 at 10:58 pm

      Hi I'm have a intolerance to milk and dairy what yogurt did you use in the recipe for prawn cocktail
      Thanks

      Reply
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