Plus, our Family Favourite Sauce!
The jarred stuff lacks the fresh flavour of homemade seafood sauces and just doesnt do prawns justice!
A couple of weeks ago, we catered my mothers annual Christmas party for 30 of her friends.
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Ive noticed that we get approached to do this every 2nd year.
We mix it up from year to year.
But two things have always remained a constant:Maple Glazed Hamand freshly cooked prawns with dipping sauces.
Theres no doubt these two are always the most popular items there.
I never put up my hand for that one.
So I remain silent until someone volunteers.
I say someone, but its always mother.
I will peel prawns for my mothers friends.
But that is not the Aussie way for a gathering of family and friends.
Peel your own, mate!
Its just not the same, the jarred stuff has an edge of artificialness.
The freshness you just cant get the same freshness in store bought.
So here they are!
Marie Rose / Thousand Island Sauce
Marie Rose and Thousand Island Sauce are basically the same thing.
It actually doesnt have much flavour, and its not intended to.
Its a neutral sauce that lets the flavour of the prawns really shine.
Seafood Cocktail Sauce
This is the punchier flavoured version of Marie Rose.
Im a big fan of this one, love the tanginess.
Tartare Sauce
Just like what you get at the local fish and chip shop!
(Except better, because you might actually taste the gherkins and capers in it).
A classic condiment also forCrispy Beer Battered Fish.
Thai Sweet Chilli Lime Dipping Sauce
Because noteveryonelikes mayo based dipping sauces!
The flavours in this with sweet juicy prawns is simply a match made in heaven.
So I thought I should share it.
Personally, I would provide 2 dipping sauces.
Good rule of thumb is to go by contrasting colours.
I wouldnt do Marie Rose + Tartare because they are a bit too similar in flavour.
If I knew someone health conscious was coming, Id definitely include the Thai Sweet Chilli Lime Sauce.
Juicy, fresh cooked prawns are great just as they are, eaten plain.
Nagi x
FRESH PRAWN RECIPES TO ENJOY ALL SUMMER!
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Ever seen such enthusiasm forsand?
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