Prawn Cocktail

A simple and delicious Christmas starter

Serves 8

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking time: 10 min

Carbs per serving: 1 gram 

Ingredients

650 grams of frozen pre-cooked prawns 

150mls of mayonnaise

2.5 tablespoons of tomato paste

Chilli powder to taste

1 iceberg lettuce, washed and shredded

Fresh lemon

4 cherry tomatoes

Method

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 over shredded lettuce. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon and cherry tomato halves.

Holiday indulgence without the carb loading – a Merry Atkins Low-Carb Christmas

Enjoy the season of festive feasting with Atkins

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