Description
Discover five delicious prawn dipping sauces that add vibrant flavors and zest to your seafood experience. From classic Marie Rose to spicy horseradish mayo, these easy-to-make sauces use simple ingredients to elevate your prawns, shrimp, or seafood appetizers with creamy, tangy, and spicy profiles.
Ingredients
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Marie Rose Sauce
- 2/3 cup / 160 g tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder (or Dijon)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp white sugar
- Dash Tabasco
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dill Mayonnaise Sauce
- 1 cup / 220 g mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gherkin/cornichon, very finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp capers, drained and finely chopped
- 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Spicy Horseradish Mayo
- 2/3 cup / 145 g mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp fresh horseradish (or 1 1/2 tsp jarred horseradish)
- Dash of Tabasco
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
- 5 tbsp / 75 g store-bought Sweet Chilli Sauce (e.g., Trident brand)
- 2/3 cup / 165 ml fresh lime juice (4 – 5 limes)
- 5 tbsp / 75 ml olive oil (or neutral oil like canola)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp white sugar (or other sweetener)
- 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Capers Dill Tabasco Sauce
- 2/3 cup / 145 g mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup / 80 g ketchup
- 1 1/2 tbsp capers, drained and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp gherkin/cornichon, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp eschallot or onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dill leaves, finely chopped
- 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce
- 4 or so dashes Tabasco
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Marie Rose Sauce: In a bowl, mix together tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, white sugar, Tabasco, lemon juice, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Make Dill Mayonnaise Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, finely chopped gherkin, dill, parsley, capers, lemon juice, white sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate if desired to let flavors meld.
- Create Spicy Horseradish Mayo: Blend together mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, horseradish, Tabasco, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Mix Sweet Chili Lime Sauce: Whisk sweet chili sauce, fresh lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, white sugar, and chopped coriander leaves in a bowl. Adjust sugar and lime juice to balance sweetness and acidity.
- Prepare Capers Dill Tabasco Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped capers, gherkin, eschallot or onion, dill, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco dashes, and lemon juice. Stir well and taste to adjust lemon or Tabasco amount as needed.
Notes
- Note 1: Use a good-quality mayonnaise for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust Tabasco and cayenne pepper to suit your preferred spice level.
- These sauces can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Perfect to serve with cooked or grilled prawns, shrimp, or other seafood.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor so use fresh whenever possible.
