• Home
  • General
    • Features
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • Cocktails
    • Interviews
  • Contact
  • Reviews
    • The Mayfair Chippy
    • Veeraswamy
    • sketch London
    • Ginza St James
    • Tendril
    • Mercato Mayfair Food Hall
    • Afternoon tea at The Beaumont Hotel
    • Kanishka by Atul Kochhar
    • The Footman
    • Officina 00
    • The Guinea Grill
    • Kiln Soho
    • Chesterfield Arms
    • Rüya Mayfair
    • Bar Antoine
    • Breakfast at the Barley Mow, Mayfair
    • Piccolino
    • The Farm Shop, Mayfair
    • Sunday Lunch at 108 Brasserie
    • Bistrot at Wild Honey
    • Sofra, South Molton Street
    • Novikov
    • Delamina Marylebone
    • HIDE Restaurant
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
  • Foodie Walking Tours
    • Private Foodie Walking Tours
    • Bespoke Foodie Walking Tour
  • Wines of the Season
  • The Mayfair Foodie
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
    • London Oyster Championships
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • Login
The Mayfair Foodie
  • Home
  • General
    • Features
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • Cocktails
    • Interviews
  • Contact
  • Reviews
    • The Mayfair Chippy
    • Veeraswamy
    • sketch London
    • Ginza St James
    • Tendril
    • Mercato Mayfair Food Hall
    • Afternoon tea at The Beaumont Hotel
    • Kanishka by Atul Kochhar
    • The Footman
    • Officina 00
    • The Guinea Grill
    • Kiln Soho
    • Chesterfield Arms
    • Rüya Mayfair
    • Bar Antoine
    • Breakfast at the Barley Mow, Mayfair
    • Piccolino
    • The Farm Shop, Mayfair
    • Sunday Lunch at 108 Brasserie
    • Bistrot at Wild Honey
    • Sofra, South Molton Street
    • Novikov
    • Delamina Marylebone
    • HIDE Restaurant
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
  • Foodie Walking Tours
    • Private Foodie Walking Tours
    • Bespoke Foodie Walking Tour
  • Wines of the Season
  • The Mayfair Foodie
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
    • London Oyster Championships
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • General
    • Features
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • Cocktails
    • Interviews
  • Contact
  • Reviews
    • The Mayfair Chippy
    • Veeraswamy
    • sketch London
    • Ginza St James
    • Tendril
    • Mercato Mayfair Food Hall
    • Afternoon tea at The Beaumont Hotel
    • Kanishka by Atul Kochhar
    • The Footman
    • Officina 00
    • The Guinea Grill
    • Kiln Soho
    • Chesterfield Arms
    • Rüya Mayfair
    • Bar Antoine
    • Breakfast at the Barley Mow, Mayfair
    • Piccolino
    • The Farm Shop, Mayfair
    • Sunday Lunch at 108 Brasserie
    • Bistrot at Wild Honey
    • Sofra, South Molton Street
    • Novikov
    • Delamina Marylebone
    • HIDE Restaurant
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
  • Foodie Walking Tours
    • Private Foodie Walking Tours
    • Bespoke Foodie Walking Tour
  • Wines of the Season
  • The Mayfair Foodie
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
    • London Oyster Championships
No Result
View All Result
The Mayfair Foodie
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Foodie Walking Tours
  • Blog

Seafood Cocktail

We pimp up the classic prawn cocktail

March 21, 2025

A heavenly cocktail of prawns, crayfish & avocado

We also add a Parmesan Tuile, check out how easy they are to make

Seafood Cocktail
Seafood cocktail, yummy
Parmesan tuile, adds a nice twist to a seafood cocktail
Parmesan Tuile

The Prawn Cocktail is a British culinary institution. It was served at virtually every dinner party from the late 1960s to the 1980s and on restaurant menus everywhere during that period. Like most classics, its popularity can wane over time, but never for long. Nowadays, versions of the famous Prawn cocktail are popping up everywhere. So, ladies and gentlemen, this is my twist on the classic dish. I have called it a Seafood cocktail as it includes crayfish as well as prawns.

I mentioned earlier that my version includes some twists. Firstly, I’ve added crayfish, and the cocktail sauce now features a splash of whisky, which imparts a smoky flavour. Lastly, to my surprise, I’ve included a parmesan tuile in the dish. This addition provides texture and a salty flavour that balances the sweetness of the sauce.

Trust me, once you have made the tuiles, they will be a keeper. They are so easy to make and taste great. Serve at a dinner party, and your guests will be impressed with your culinary skills. Don’t tell anyone how easy they are to make; let it be our secret.

I hope you try our seafood cocktail recipe, let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Other recipes containing prawns you might enjoy

Prawns in a white bean stew

Prawn and Harissa spaghetti

Prawn Risotto with a mild curry sauce

Seafood cocktail

Seafood Cocktail

Serves: 4
Cooking time: 5mins for the minutes
Level: Easy
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • cooked peeled king prawns (4/5 per person)
  • 150gr Crayfish
  • 1 Avocado, cut into small pieces
  • 6 Tblsp of Mayonaise
  • 2/3 Tblsp of Tomato ketchup
  • Saled shredded
  • 2 Tblsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tsp Whisky (or a spirt of your preference)
  • A splash of Tabasco
  • a dusting of smoked paprika
  • Pepper and salt
  • For the Parmasan Tuile
  • Finly grated Parmasan

Instructions

To make the cocktail sauce, add the mayonnaise into a bowl, then add tomato ketchup, and mix it together; it should be pink in colour. Add the lemon juice, whisky, tabasco and a pinch of paprika. Season with salt & pepper. Mix well and set aside.Cocktail sauce

 

Shred the lettuce into bite-size pieces, then cube the avocado (if possible).

 

To start building the dish, I recommend using a glass dish or bowl. Begin with a layer of lettuce at the bottom, followed by a layer of avocado. Next, add a generous amount of crayfish, and then spoon a good amount of sauce over the top. Add the prawns next, along with another layer of sauce. For decoration, I usually sprinkle paprika on top of the sauce. Finally, don’t forget to add your Parmesan tuile.

 

To make the Parmesan Tuile, I suggest you make these in advance, they can be kept in an airtight container for about 3 days before using.

 

Finely grate the parmesan, then on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, or I use a non-stick liner, they are re-useable and very good (you can buy them from any good cookshop or Amazon (of course).

 

Sprinkle the parmesan into the shape you want, I use metal cooking rings to shape into circles, but you can be as creative as you want.

 

Parmasan Tuile shapesCooked parmasan tuilePlace in a hot oven 190-200c and cook for 5 minutes, keep an eye on them in case they burn. Let them cool down and remove from the non-stick sheet.

 

Cooked parmasan tuile

There you have it, so simple but so good.

Seafood cocktail

Share126Tweet79
Martin

Martin

A dedicated foodie, bringing all Mayfairs culinary news via the website www.mayfairfoodie. com & organising fun foodie walking tours to Mayfair.

Related Posts

Prawn and pea Risotto
Recipes

Prawn and pea risotto

May 21, 2025

Enjoy a creamy prawn and pea risotto, ideal for comforting midweek meals or dinner parties. With sweet prawns, minted peas, and rich flavours, this recipe is a heartfelt favourite, perfect for impressing loved ones or savouring solo. Try it...

Slow cooked spaghetti bolognese
Recipes

Slow cooked Spaghetti Bolognese

April 11, 2025

Slow cooked Spaghetti Bolognaise Our tasty twist on this Italian classic There are only a few recipes that I can cook without a sneaky look at a recipe book, my favourite curry, a risotto, sausage pasta, and Roasted Spaghetti...

sausage and fennel pasta
Recipes

Sausage and Fennel Pasta

March 5, 2025

Sausage and fennel pasta is a comforting staple in my home, inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe. Simple yet flavourful, it features Italian sausage, white wine, and fennel. Pair it with salad leaves and plenty of grated parmesan for...

Rajasthani Khade Masale Ka Murgh by Maunika Gowardhan
Recipes

Rajasthani Khade Masale Ka Murgh

February 25, 2025

Stir-fried chicken with whole spices. Rekindle the flavours of Jaipur and Udaipur with this aromatic dry-fry chicken dish. Whole spices infuse the oil, while caramelised onions coat the tender chicken, enriched by bay leaves, cinnamon, and cardamom. Serve this...

Categories

  • Bespoke Walking Tours (1)
  • Blog (23)
  • Cocktails (6)
  • Corporate Walking Tours (1)
  • General (35)
  • Hotels (4)
  • Interviews (7)
  • Private Walking Tours (1)
  • Recipes (30)
  • Reviews (50)
  • Sponsored Post (2)
  • Travel (1)
  • Walking Tours Mayfair (1)
  • Wines of the Month (9)

About Me

The Mayfair Foodie getting in the way of a professional chef

The Mayfair Foodie

Foodie

Hello, and welcome to The Mayfair Foodie!
I'm Martin, a London-born food lover passionate about all things culinary. I've been lucky enough to have travelled the world, sampling some of the best food each country offers. But no matter where I go, I always find my way back to Mayfair, where I can indulge in my favourite dishes from around the world.
This website is an extension of my passion for food. Here, I'll share my reviews of the best restaurants in Mayfair and my recipes for recreating your favourite dishes at home. I'll also share tips on where to find the best food and drink deals, as well as upcoming events in the Mayfair food scene.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, I hope you'll find my website a valuable resource for all things food-related in Mayfair. Bon appétit!

The Mayfair Foodie

Popular

  • Impressive Frontage of Mercato Mayfair, North Audley Street

    Mercato Mayfair Food Hall

    3446 shares
    Share 1377 Tweet 861
  • Restaurants in Shepherd Market, Mayfair.

    2735 shares
    Share 1094 Tweet 684
  • Best Pubs In Mayfair

    1960 shares
    Share 784 Tweet 490
  • Michelin Starred Restaurants in Mayfair

    1501 shares
    Share 600 Tweet 375
  • Skate Wing with brown butter

    1245 shares
    Share 498 Tweet 311
  • Pubs in Shepherd Market, Mayfair

    1195 shares
    Share 478 Tweet 299

Follow Me

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Foodie Walking Tours
  • Blog

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • General
    • Features
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • Cocktails
    • Interviews
  • Contact
  • Reviews
    • The Mayfair Chippy
    • Veeraswamy
    • sketch London
    • Ginza St James
    • Tendril
    • Mercato Mayfair Food Hall
    • Afternoon tea at The Beaumont Hotel
    • Kanishka by Atul Kochhar
    • The Footman
    • Officina 00
    • The Guinea Grill
    • Kiln Soho
    • Chesterfield Arms
    • Rüya Mayfair
    • Bar Antoine
    • Breakfast at the Barley Mow, Mayfair
    • Piccolino
    • The Farm Shop, Mayfair
    • Sunday Lunch at 108 Brasserie
    • Bistrot at Wild Honey
    • Sofra, South Molton Street
    • Novikov
    • Delamina Marylebone
    • HIDE Restaurant
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
  • Foodie Walking Tours
    • Private Foodie Walking Tours
    • Bespoke Foodie Walking Tour
  • Wines of the Season
  • The Mayfair Foodie
  • Latest News-Mayfair Foodie
    • London Oyster Championships

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Verified by MonsterInsights