Marie Rose sauce is an English creation made of mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Its origins are unclear, but it’s similar to Thousand Island and Russian sauces. It can be used as a salad dressing, dip, or condiment for seafood.
Marie Rose sauce is an English creation made primarily of mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Originally called Mary Rose Salsa, the name was adapted from Mary Rose to Marie in an effort to make the name more French. This sauce is similar to both Thousand Island sauce and Russian sauce in that all are made from a base of mayonnaise and ketchup.
The origins of this sauce are somewhat unclear. One story goes that the sauce was created by an English chef in 1981 who was providing food for a dive on a sunken ship, the Mary Rose, but Mary Rose sauce, or something very similar, was very popular with cocktails of crawfish in the 70s.
A shrimp or prawn salad includes shrimp, lettuce, and fresh avocado. Sliced cucumber is also a common ingredient. Tomatoes, cheese and olives are also options for a shrimp salad. The prawns must be peeled and filleted before use. Prepared shrimp is usually easily found in grocery stores, but shrimp can also be peeled and crumbled at home.
In addition to the original four ingredients, Marie Rose sauce may include hot sauce, sugar, and salt. Lime juice can be replaced with lemon juice. If the ketchup results in a too sweet taste, tomato puree or tomato sauce can be used instead. Mayonnaise or other creamy dressings can be used according to particular tastes.
Alcohol is also a common ingredient that is often added to some versions of this sauce. Cognac or brandy are the most popular added alcohols. Versions that contain alcohol usually contain no sugar. Marie Rose sauce is never cooked through, so if alcohol is included, the sauce retains the alcohol content.
Generally, the ingredients are simply blended or whipped together in a bowl. Mayonnaise and ketchup are usually added in equal amounts, and the rest of the ingredient is added to taste. Marie Rose sauce can be chilled before use.
In addition to its original use as a shrimp cocktail sauce, Marie Rose sauce can be used as a salad dressing or dip for vegetables. Mixing the sauce with small shrimp creates a seafood salad dressing. It is also often used as a condiment for fish and other seafood.
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