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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Dairy-Free Recipes

    Quick Paleo Prawn Cocktail (Dairy Free)

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    Paleo prawn cocktail served with lettuce in clear tumblers as a beautiful low-carb and keto snack.

    Paleo prawn cocktail is so incredibly easy, and can be used as a base for a simple salad. Why not add sliced celery, peppers, or even chilli powder then place over a leafy green salad for a complete meal.

    Paleo prawn cocktail served with lettuce in clear tumblers as a beautiful low-carb and keto snack.

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    I am certain that if paleo caveman had a freezer and a stick blender he would have come up with this fabulous idea.

    I haven't eaten prawn cocktails since my childhood. Such a simple recipe and another way to add more seafood into your diet. You can serve it as an appetiser, lunch, dinner, school lunch or as an 'anytime' snack.

    I always have a bag of frozen prawns in the freezer in case I have run out of fresh food for lunch boxes. Like tuna mayonnaise, it is an old faithful to fall back on when you don't have a chance to go to the supermarket.

    I am certain that if paleo caveman had a freezer and a stick blender he would have come up with this fabulous idea. Click to Tweet

    Paleo prawn cocktails are dairy free, gluten free, no seed oils, no sugars, no grains just prawns, tomato paste and mayonnaise. I even feel guilty calling this a recipe, but these kind of ideas seem to be really popular. Use my easy peasy homemade mayonnaise recipe.

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    Paleo Prawn Cocktail Recipe

    Paleo prawn cocktail can be adapted easily by adding sliced peppers, crunchy celery or adding an extra pinch of chilli powder.
    Servings: 6
    NET carbs: 1.8g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Category: Dinner. Lunch. Lunch boxes. Snacks
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Dairy Free. Gluten Free. Grain free. Keto. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Paleo. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    • 500 g (1.1 lb) frozen pre-cooked prawns/shrimps
    • 125 ml (½ cup) mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • chilli powder to taste

    Instructions

    • Defrost the prawns/shrimps as instructed. Allow the water to drain off then pat dry with some kitchen paper.
    • Mix the mayonnaise, tomato paste and chilli powder then fold thorough the prawns/shrimps.
    • Serve in glasses, as a side dish or in a bowl as part of a buffet. To make it really retro, place lettuce leaves in the glass first or on the serving dish. Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Paleo Prawn Cocktail Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 Serve
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    1.8
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    1.8
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    1.3
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    14.6
    g
    29
    %
    Fat
     
    14.5
    g
    22
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    194
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. djnikkik

      December 26, 2016 at 12:06 am

      Another simple and easy snack idea that tastes great. I love using this recipe as a snack when my son gets home from school or as a dinner option to have on the table when I've run short of time, it's so quick to make this 🙂

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    2. Josephine Anker

      December 16, 2016 at 10:22 am

      I'd add lemon juice

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    3. Willie

      July 19, 2016 at 6:06 am

      Should the prawns be cooked or not?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        July 19, 2016 at 11:04 am

        I buy pre-cooked frozen prawns.

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        • Lynn

          September 20, 2020 at 11:07 pm

          Nah, you eat them raw.

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    4. Diana

      July 19, 2016 at 1:46 am

      Assuming that the prawns are pre-cooked and not raw as in ceviche? I always have raw ones in the freezer that I have to shell and cook, but this would be worth buying pre-cooked ones for!

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        July 19, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Yes, I have amended the recipe to make it clear you should use pre-cooked prawns here.

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    5. Rachel

      January 03, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Huh, I never saw this recipe! I love prawn cocktails, so def adding it to my recipe book!.... Will probably serve with avocado like they do at one of my fav restaurants! hehe (IF I can remember how they do it exactly. We go there every year with hubbys work for Christmas, but the boss didn't have time to do it last year :'( So I can't remember exactly what they do! I am sure I will work something out hahaha 😉 )

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    6. Brenda

      September 28, 2015 at 2:43 am

      I like to add a bit of horseradish to the dipping sauce for all bit of a kick. A great idea for appetizer or part of a meal!

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    7. abi

      May 24, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Great blog enjoyed reading it and greet photos as well keep up the good work 🙂

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        May 25, 2015 at 11:47 am

        Hey thanks Abi, that is such a nice and kind comment to leave for me. It really makes all the hard work worthwhile 🙂 xxx

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    8. helene

      April 08, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      i gotta have some horseradish with mine!

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    9. lowcarbdiabeticJan

      April 08, 2015 at 5:08 am

      I just love prawn cocktail ....... thanks for the recipe idea.
      Sometimes a little lemon juice can go well too !

      All the best Jan

      Reply

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