Prawns and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo
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This elegant prawn and cucumber salad with horseradish mayo is a sophisticated take on a classic seafood dish. By poaching small, sweet prawns in a fragrant citrus and herb-infused broth, you ensure a delicate texture that pairs perfectly with the crunch of fresh cucumber. The dairy-free mayonnaise dressing is lifted with the heat of prepared horseradish and the aniseed notes of fresh tarragon, creating a vibrant flavour profile that feels both nostalgic and modern.
As a light dairy-free recipe, this dish is an excellent choice for a summer lunch or a refined starter for a dinner party. The component parts can be prepared up to eight hours in advance, making it a stress-free option for entertaining. Serve it chilled on its own, or piled onto toasted sourdough for a more substantial meal that is naturally high in protein and full of fresh, savoury appeal.
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Ingredients for Prawns and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo
240ml mayonnaise
60ml (or more) prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 bunch dill
1 shallot, halved
10 whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 lemon, halved
450g frozen, thawed shelled wild Maine prawns or small prawns (preferably wild American) cut into 1/2" pieces
120ml unpeeled English or Persian cucumber cut into 1/4" pieces
How to make Prawns and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo
Whisk mayonnaise, 60ml horseradish, and vinegar in a small bowl to blend. Season horseradish mayonnaise to taste with salt, pepper, and more horseradish, if desired. Fold in tarragon.
line a baking sheet with paper towels. Combine dill, next 3 ingredients, and 3 tablespoons salt in a large wide pot. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into pot; add lemon halves. Add 2.8L water and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium; simmer poaching liquid for 10 minutes.
Working in batches, place prawns in a sieve and poach, shaking sieve occasionally, until prawns just begin to curl and turn opaque, 15-20 seconds. Transfer to prepared sheet; let cool.
Combine cucumber, prawns, and 60ml horseradish mayonnaise in a medium bowl; fold to coat. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more horseradish, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill prawns and remaining mayonnaise separately.
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16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine
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