Nothing says Australian Christmas quite like chilled prawns served as an entree, and this innovative twist on the classic prawn cocktail is set to become your new festive favourite.
A Modern Take on Christmas Tradition
While the traditional Aussie Christmas table always features crustaceans, this recipe breaks from convention by dressing juicy Australian prawns in a peppery wasabi mayonnaise. The combination creates a refreshing yet spicy kick that perfectly complements the sweetness of fresh prawns.
The recipe serves eight people and takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal stress-free option for busy Christmas hosts. You'll need 24 cooked prawns (peeled and deveined with tails intact), two little gem lettuces quartered, one diced avocado, and the special wasabi dressing ingredients.
Simple Preparation for Maximum Impact
To create this impressive entree, simply arrange the lettuce, avocado and prawns in individual serving glasses. The dressing comes together quickly by mixing mayonnaise, wasabi paste (adjust to your preferred spice level), chopped chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Dress the cocktail just before serving to maintain the crisp texture of the ingredients, then garnish with extra chopped chives for a fresh finish.
Perfect Beer Pairing from IGA Liquor
The recipe creators recommend washing down this flavourful entree with a cold Hahn SuperDry 3.5 beer, describing the combination as an unbeatable pairing. This lower alcohol, low-carb beer is brewed using modern technology and premium ingredients to deliver full flavour with only 3.5% alcohol content.
Hahn SuperDry 3.5 undergoes an extended brewing process similar to the full-strength version, ensuring it maintains the characteristic SuperDry taste while being better suited for extended Christmas day celebrations.
Customise to Your Taste
For those wanting to elevate the dish further, the recipe suggests swapping prawns for Moreton Bay bugs or even lobster. If the wasabi proves too spicy for some guests, simply substitute it with classic tomato sauce for a more traditional flavour profile.
As with all alcohol consumption during festive celebrations, readers are reminded to drink responsibly, know their limits, avoid drinking and driving, and ensure they have safe transport arrangements.
