The prawn cocktail with light sauce is a shrimp cocktail based on prawns in light pink sauce.
Perfect for keeping traditions while offering a lower-calorie appetizer compared to the classic version.
It’s a simple shrimp cocktail without cognac or brandy and without Worcester sauce.
It’s a revisited shrimp cocktail.
Shrimp [from prawns to small shrimp]
It’s more convenient for me to use prawns than small shrimp, simply for ease: shelling and cleaning a few prawns per person is undeniably easier than shelling and cleaning entire portions of small shrimp.
Shrimp in the diet
Briefly, it should be noted that they are shellfish with low triglycerides content but high cholesterol content, and they contain a small portion of available carbohydrates, which is why they are not suitable or included in all diets.
This applies to all species of shrimp [from prawns to small shrimp].
In my husband’s meal plan, shrimp are present and classified as foods to be consumed occasionally.
Also serve in shrimp cocktail finger food style.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- prawns (or small shrimp)
- baby lettuce (or arugula or lamb's lettuce)
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 3.5 oz cow ricotta
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce (homemade)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 1 pinch nutmeg (or cinnamon or turmeric or paprika or another spice)
Suggested Tools
- Colander
- Knife sharp
- Toothpick
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- 1 Food Processor or Mixer
Preparation
Clean the prawns
Gently separate the heads from the bodies.
Do not discard the heads, you can use them as a base for a potential broth with prawn heads or prawn sauce.Shell the prawns.
First, it is necessary to remove the black thread, which is the intestine, the content of which is not toxic but can spoil our dishes:
• with a sharp knife, make an incision along the back of the bodies;
• remove the black thread or intestine with the help of a toothpick.Rinse the prawns thoroughly under running water then let them drain in a colander.
Pat dry any residual water with paper towels.Boil the prawns
In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil.
Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the prawns with a slotted spoon, transfer them to a plate, and let them cool.Pour into the mixer:
• the ricotta;
• a pinch of salt;
• a pinch of pepper;
• a pinch of nutmeg [or cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, or another spice according to taste and use];
and blend.
Add the tomato sauce [one tablespoon per 3.5 oz of ricotta] and blend.
Color and density may vary depending on the consistency of the ricotta used and the amount of tomato sauce added.
The density should be like that of mayonnaise mixed with ketchup [add a few drops of water if necessary].
Variations
In a bowl, pour:
• avocado mayonnaise without eggs and milk;
• sugar-free ketchup sauce;
in the preferred proportions and mix until you obtain a homogeneous pink sauce.As an alternative to the pink sauce, you can use a Greek yogurt based sauce:
• Greek yogurt sauce or dressing;
a delicate and light dressing.
For the green part of the salad, you have a wide choice among the many types of lettuce, arugula, lamb’s lettuce, or corn salad.
Select and wash the leaves.
Let them drain in a colander.
Dry them on a paper towel.Plate and serve your shrimp cocktail in a serving dish, in portions, or in mini portions.
You can use glasses, small glasses, bowls, small bowls, plates, small plates, shells, cup-shaped vegetable leaves [from lettuce to radicchio to fennel leaves].You can compose your cocktail as you prefer: mixing the ingredients or layering them or presenting them in finger food version.
Plate.
Your prawn cocktail with light sauce is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
You can prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge until it is time to serve.
Notes
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal must contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fibers;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations indicated in your dietary plan.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How many prawns per person?
Consider 4 prawns per person, 1 for a prawn cocktail finger food.
What can I substitute for ricotta in the light pink sauce?
You can substitute ricotta with another low-fat creamy cheese:
• cottage cheese;
• light cream cheese;
• quark;
• stracchino.What can I substitute for pink or cocktail sauce?
What if there are leftovers?
Place the shrimp cocktail in the fridge in an airtight container or in a bowl sealed with plastic wrap.
The shrimp cocktail can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
