Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups
A pescatarian snack for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.
At a glance
- 131 kcal, 22g protein, 2g carbs, 5g fat and 1g fibre per serving (approximate)
- About 8 minutes, preparation and cooking
- Estimated cost £2.36–£2.50 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.
Ingredients
- 125g king prawns
- 1 tbsp light mayo
- lemon juice, to taste
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
Method
- Separate, rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, keeping them whole so they can hold the filling.
- Cook the king prawns in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, turning, until pink and opaque.
- Cool the king prawns slightly, then combine king prawns, light mayo and lemon juice to make the filling and season to taste.
- Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Making it ahead
Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.
Allergens
Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Crustaceans, Eggs. May contain, depending on the product: Mustard. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.
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