Grilled Prawns Cocktail

Ingredients for Grilled Prawns Cocktail

• 475ml ketchup

• 2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish root (see Note)

• 2 tablespoons high-quality bottled horseradish

• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon hot sauce

• 2 medium shallots, peeled, and grated on a Microplane grater

• 1925ml water

• 60ml kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 2 lemons

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and grated on a Microplane grater

• 725ml ice

• 24 (8–12-count) unpeeled prawns (this means prawns that come 8 to 12 to a pound)

• 80ml canola or vegetable oil

• 120ml extra virgin olive oil

• Juice of 2 lemons

• 1/4 cup minced chives

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground coarse black pepper

• 2 lemons, each cut into 4 wedges for serving

How to make Grilled Prawns Cocktail

Stir together all of the cocktail sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight for the flavours to develop.

Combine all of the brine ingredients in a large bowl and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar. Cut the lemons in half, squeeze the juice into the brine, and add the whole lemons as well. Stir in the garlic, followed by the ice.

For each of the prawns, using a paring knife, cut along the curve of the back of the prawns, and remove the vein, keeping the shells intact. Clip the feet off with a small pair of scissors.

Place the prawns in the brine and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat all grates of a well-oiled charcoal or gas grill to medium.

Remove the prawns from the brine and lightly pat dry with paper towels.

In a bowl, toss the prawns in the canola oil.

In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and chives. Set aside.

Place the prawns on the grate, close the lid, and grill for 4 minutes. Flip to the second side and grill for 4 minutes.

Remove from the grill and immediately place in the bowl with the olive oil mixture, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

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