Heart-Healthy Classic Prawn Cocktail

Elevate your appetizer game with this Heart-Healthy Classic Prawn Cocktail—an irresistible, nutritious twist on a timeless favorite. Featuring plump, perfectly cooked prawns tossed in a tangy, low-fat cocktail sauce made with creamy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon, and a hint of Worcestershire and hot sauce, this recipe is delightfully light yet indulgent. Served on a crisp bed of shredded iceberg lettuce with juicy cherry tomatoes and buttery avocado, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 20 minutes, this heart-healthy prawn cocktail is perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or a health-conscious meal starter. Garnished with fresh dill and a slice of lemon, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 piece Avocado, diced
• 100 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100 grams Plain Greek yogurt, low-fat
• 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup, reduced sugar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and lightly salt it. Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Drain immediately and let them cool. Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, tomato ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Chill the cocktail sauce in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

On each serving plate, arrange a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce. Scatter a few diced avocado pieces and halved cherry tomatoes over the lettuce.

Step 4

Once the prawns and cocktail sauce are chilled, toss the prawns gently in just enough cocktail sauce to coat them lightly. Reserve some sauce for serving.

Step 5

Place a generous portion of the prawns on top of the prepared salad in each plate.

Step 6

Drizzle a little more cocktail sauce over the prawns if desired. Garnish with additional dill and a slice of lemon on the side.

Step 7

Serve immediately, perhaps with some whole-grain bread on the side for a heartier option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(968.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	863.1

Total Fat 25.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 952.5mg	0%
Sodium 2220.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 133.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 507.6mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 2676.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.9%

Protein: 59.1%

Carbs: 15.0%