Prawn Cocktail (Party Starters)

 

Serves 4

• 450 gr frozen prawns
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 slices canned pineapple
• 8 stuffed olives 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Pinch of salt, white pepper and sugar
• Few lettuce leaves
• 1 lemon for garnish
• 4 dill or parsley prigs for garnish

1. Place the prawns in a bowl, cover and leave to thaw.
2. Skin and quarter the tomatoes, remove the seeds and cut the flesh into strips.
3. Drain and chp the pineapple slices.
4. Cut the olives in half.
5. Drain the prawns and mix in a bowl with the tomato, pine apple and olives ; beat the oil with the vinegar, lemon juice,salt pepper and sugar, and pour over the prawn mixture.
6. Cover and leave to stand in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
7. Wash the lattuce leaves, allow to drain and break into small pieces ; carefully stir the lettuce into the cocktail just before serving, then taste and adjust seasoning.
8. Spoon the cocktail into four individual glass dishes ; wash and dry the lemon and cut 4 thin slices from the center.
9. Garnish each cocktail with a slice of lemon and a dill or parsley sprig.

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