Cajun-style prawn cocktail

• king prawns↗225g frozen raw peeled g

  defrosted

• buttermilk↗100ml ml

  (if you can’t find buttermilk, mix the same amount of yogurt with juice of ½ lemon)

• iceberg lettuce↗½

  finely shredded

• avocado↗1 ripe

  pitted, halved, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise

• vegetable oil↗

  for frying

• spring onion↗дрібно нарізані

  for garnish

• smoked paprika↗3 tbsp tbsp
• ground black pepper↗½ tbsp tbsp
• ground white pepper↗½ tbsp tbsp
• garlic powder↗1½ tbsp tbsp
• onion powder1½ tbsp tbsp
• dried oregano↗2 tsp tsp
• dried thyme↗1 tsp tsp
• cayenne pepper↗1-2 tsp tsp

  (to taste)

• mayonnaise↗4 tbsp tbsp
• томатний кетчуп↗4 tbsp
• каперси↗3 tsp

  зціджені та дрібно нарізані

• корнишони↗30g

  дрібно нарізані

• звичайне борошно↗100g
• полента↗100g fine cornmeal or
• розпушувач↗2 tsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   First, mix all ingredients for the Cajun seasoning. In a large bowl combine the shrimp with the buttermilk and 3 tbsp of Cajun seasoning, then set aside.

2. 2

   For the sauce, mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Season and set aside. For the coating, combine all ingredients in a separate bowl with the remaining Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt, then set aside.

3. 3

   Take one shrimp at a time, gently shake off excess buttermilk mixture, then coat it in the breading using a fork, turning to fully cover, and place on a plate. Let rest for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Fill each glass almost to the top with lettuce leaves, then add 2 tbsp of sauce to each. Distribute avocado slices among four martini glasses, arranging them in a fan against the rim so the tops protrude over the edge.

5. 5

   Heat oil to a depth of 10 cm in a shallow pot or fryer to 180 °C, or until a bread cube dropped in oil browns in 20 seconds. Fry the coated shrimp in batches of 10 for 4‑5 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels using a slotted spoon to drain. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked, then season with salt and distribute among the glasses. Sprinkle with finely sliced spring onion.