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Irish Prawn Salad

Cultural Context

Irish Prawn Salad showcases the bounty of the sea, particularly in coastal regions of Ireland where fresh seafood is abundant. Traditionally enjoyed during the warmer months, it reflects the Irish love for fresh, local ingredients. Today, variations of this salad can be found in many places, often featuring different seafood or dressings, making it a versatile dish enjoyed worldwide.

IrishIEmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons ketchup
juice of half a lemon
few dashes of Tabasco sauce
few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
cucumber
tomatoes
scallions (green onions)
Iceberg lettuce
baby pickled onions
baby pickled gherkins
boiled egg
sharp cheddar cheese
cooked chilled prawns
paprika
scallion flowers
lemon wedge

prawns

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is often more affordable and provides a similar protein source.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Mashed peas can provide creaminess while being more economical.

1

Start by making the Marie Rose sauce: add 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise into a bowl.

2

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ketchup to the mayonnaise.

3

Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon for flavor.

4

Add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce for heat and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce for depth.

5

Mix the sauce until it's smooth and beautiful, then pop it in the fridge while prepping the rest of the salad.

6

Thinly slice cucumber and tomatoes for the salad.

7

Chop scallions (green onions) and set aside.

8

Shred Iceberg lettuce to use as the base of the salad, using a ceramic knife to prevent browning.

9

On a plate, start with a handful of the crisp lettuce as the base.

10

Add a piece of Irish soda bread on the plate.

11

Layer on the tomato slices and cucumber for freshness and crunch.

12

Add a few baby pickled onions and baby pickled gherkins for classic taste.

13

Spoon on some coleslaw (homemade recipe linked in the description).

14

Add a boiled egg for heartiness.

15

Place slices of sharp cheddar cheese on top.

16

Finally, add a handful of cooked chilled prawns on top of the salad.

17

Top the prawns with a dollop of the Marie Rose sauce.

18

Sprinkle a little paprika on top for color and flavor.

19

Garnish with scallion flowers and a wedge of lemon.

20

Finish with one final prawn on top for decoration and a few more scallions.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Prawn SaladShrimp Salad

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