A prawn cocktail is a dish made from cooked prawns and a sauce made from mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce. The dish is usually served cold or at room temperature.

The origins of the prawn cocktail are uncertain, but the dish is thought to have been created in the early 1970s. The dish became popular in the United Kingdom and the United States, and was a popular appetizer in restaurants.

The prawn cocktail has been criticized by …