Shrimp Cocktail

For this version, I’ve used some dainty little native brown shrimp which always seem to be in good supply this time of year. You could also use langoustine for this recipe.

Shrimp Cocktail

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

Ingredients

  • For the pickled celery

  • 1 bunch of celery

  • 150ml apple cider vinegar

  • 150g caster sugar

  • 150ml water

  • 1 tsp coriander seeds

  • 1 star anise

  • For the shrimp mayonnaise

  • 400g whole shrimp

  • 230g mayonnaise

  • 3 tbsp ketchup

  • 2 tbsp crème fraiche

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire

  • 1 splash of hot sauce

  • 1 splash of brandy

  • Freshly cracked black pepper

  • To serve

  • 1 small head of iceberg lettuce

  • 1 x batch pickled celery

  • 1 lemon

  • Smoked paprika

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