If you love seafood then you will love this delicious prawn cocktail sandwich recipe. The sandwich is super filling and perfect for a quick lunch.

Whenever I visit M&S, I can never resist the temptation of a prawn sandwich. I love prawns and especially in sandwiches so decided to start making my own at home. This prawn sandwich recipe is quick and easy so you can have this sandwich whipped up in no time.

Prawns are very low in calories so they are great for times when you’re keeping an eye on your waistline. Add them to a sandwich and you have a tasty low-calorie meal that will keep you full for a while. If you want to add some healthy fats to the sandwich then you can add some sliced avocados too.

Ingredients for Prawn Cocktail Sandwich

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Prawns – or shrimp. I use cooked king prawns.
Mayonnaise – I use reduced fat mayonnaise.
Tomato ketchup – use any tomato ketchup.
Lemon juice – from a fresh lemon or bottled.
Seasoning – black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
Lettuce – you can use iceberg, sweet gem or romaine.
Bread – use your favourite bread. I use seeded or granary.
Butter – or low-fat vegetable spread.

How to Make Prawn Cocktail Sandwich

Dry and chop the prawns

Firstly, remove the moisture from the prawns by patting them prawns dry with paper towels. Chop the prawns into small pieces then add them to a bowl.

Make the prawns cocktail

To the prawns, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder then mix to combine.

Assemble the sandwich

Spread the butter on both slices of bread then on one slice, layer the prawn cocktail. Top the prawn cocktail with the lettuce and the second slice of bread then cut in half and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

For this recipe, you can use small cold-water prawns instead if you prefer.

Storage

You can make the prawn cocktail in advance and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Bear in mind, you should take the dates on the prawns into consideration.

You can make the sandwich in advance and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

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Prawn Cocktail Sandwich

This prawn sandwich is so delicious and perfect for those that love seafood. Its quick, easy and super filling so perfect if you need a quick lunch.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Author: Andrea

Yield: 1 serving

Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

60g cooked peeled prawns
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
½ teaspoon tomato ketchup
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
pinch black pepper
pinch garlic powder
pinch onion powder
20g romaine lettuce chopped
2 slices bread
10g butter

Instructions

Dry the prawns with a paper towel to remove the moisture then chop them into small pieces and add them to a bowl.
To the bowl with the prawns, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder then mix them with the prawns.
Spread the butter on both slices of bread then layer the prawn cocktail on one slice. Top the prawn cocktail with the lettuce and close the sandwich, cut in half and enjoy.