Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
100 g

Mayonnaise

3 tbsp

Tomato Ketchup

1 tsp

Horseradish

1 dash

Tabasco Sauce

1 dash

Worcestershire Sauce

2 unit

Hardboiled Eggs

peeled, cut into 8 wedges

200 g

Cooked, Peeled Prawns

0.25 unit

Cucumber

peeled, thinly sliced

30 g

Fresh Dill

finely chopped, little reserved for garnish

200 g

Lettuce

torn into bite-sized pieces

2 slice

Lemon

halved, for garnish

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Tabasco sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~3 min

Gently combine the hard-boiled eggs, cooked shrimp, cucumber slices, and finely chopped dill with the prepared sauce.

Step 3
~3 min

Arrange torn lettuce leaves evenly into four cocktail glasses.

Step 4
~3 min

Spoon the shrimp and egg mixture on top of the lettuce in each glass.

Step 5
~3 min

Garnish each cocktail with a sprig of fresh dill and a half-slice of lemon.

Step 6
~3 min

Optionally, chill the cocktails for a short period before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use homemade mayonnaise.

Add a pinch of paprika for color and a subtle smoky flavor.

Chill the cocktail glasses before serving to keep the cocktail cold.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a few hours in advance and chilled.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.

Pair with crackers or crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Oysters on the half shell
Smoked Salmon
Avocado Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Often served as a classic appetizer at celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Holiday
Lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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