We celebrated French Boyfriend's birthday last weekend and we agreed that the best idea was to have a romantic dinner at home. To be honest, I toyed with the idea of getting our favourite restaurant to cater but when I mentioned this idea to FB, he replied he preferred that I prepare something.Without going into too much detail, let's just say Saturday did not get off to a good start and I was wishing I had gone with the catering option.I decided that seafood was a good idea and I found the perfect starter, thanks to Jamie Oliver. I decided that needed a change from French food and this would be perfect with a bottle of perfectly chilled champagne...Smoked salmon, prawns & Miami cocktail sauceIngredients3 baby gem lettuces300 g smoked salmon 24 large cooked peeled prawns 1 limeextra virgin olive oil MIAMI-STYLE SPICED COCKTAIL SAUCE½ a large clove of garlic2 cm piece of ginger1 spring oniona few sprigs of fresh coriander4 tablespoons free-range mayonnaise4 tablespoons tomato ketchup2 tablespoons chilli sauce1 teaspoon English mustard
MethodPeel and finely grate the garlic and ginger, trim and slice the spring onion, pick and finely chop the coriander leaves, then add to a bowl with the rest of the cocktail sauce ingredients. Mix well to combine, then chill in the fridge for 1 hour.Trim the lettuce, separate the leaves and divide between plates. Drape over the smoked salmon, then arrange the prawns on top.Dress the lettuce and seafood generously w...