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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Sauces

    Easy Marie Rose Sauce

    Published: Sep 17, 2021 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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    A classic sauce recipe that totally transforms a homemade prawn cocktail. A simple mixture of mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice and Worcestershire Sauce with a Tabasco kick, this sauce has a serious amount of flavour. Marie Rose sauce is the perfect accompaniment to seafood and takes just minutes to make.

    A glass of prawn cocktail topped with chopped chives.

    If you have had a prawn cocktail, then you can had this sauce before. Whilst you could just open a jar of sauce, it's so easy to make yourself and it will taste 10 times better. Made with ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge, if you are making your own prawn cocktail, then go the extra mile and make your own Marie Rose sauce.

    Prawn cocktail is a must at Christmas time, and during the festive season we tend to have a little bit more time to spend in the kitchen, so we have a few extra minutes to make a homemade sauce. But seriously, very little effort goes in to making this.

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    • What you will need
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    • How to serve Marie Rose Sauce
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    Why should you try it?

    • Perfect with a prawn cocktail - If you are making a prawn cocktail, then a Marie Rose sauce is a must and this homemade version will make it taste even better.
    • Minimal ingredients - Just 5 ingredients go in to making this, and you probably already have all the ingredients in your fridge.
    • Quick - This is a simple as mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl and takes less than 2 minutes.
    • Adaptable - There isn't much to this recipe, so there isn't much to adapt, but you could give it a bit of an extra kick with more Tabasco.

    What you will need

    • Mayonnaise - This is what makes the sauce nice and creamy. You could make your own, but for ease we used a store bought one. Use the best quality you can, as you really will be able to taste the difference. We used full fat, as it gives a creamy flavour.
    • Ketchup - Like the mayonnaise, you will want to use the best quality you can. Cheap ketchups have a chemically flavour to them. Or make your own using our Healthy Tomato Ketchup recipe.
    • Worcestershire Sauce - This adds a lovely tangy flavour to the sauce.
    • Lemon - This helps to loosen it up a bit, as well as add some freshness.
    • Tabasco - This is an optional ingredient, however it does add a nice kick of heat.
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    Step by step

    One: Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to a bowl.

    Mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.

    Two: Mix until everything is combined.

    Marie Rose sauce in a bowl with a spoon.

    How to serve Marie Rose Sauce

    This is a really versatile sauce. Although the classic way to serve it would be with our Ultimate Prawn Cocktail, there is so much more that you can do with it. It goes really well with seafood, so we love using it as a dip for crab sticks. We also love it with smoked salmon and it's our choice of sauce on a salmon and avocado sandwich.

    However, there is so much more that you can do with it. It is a delicious sandwich sauce, and makes a change from just using mayo. It is served on a Rueben sandwich in the U.S, but we think it goes well with any meaty sandwich.

    You could also thin it out a little with some extra lemon juice and it would make a really nice salad dressing. Why not try it on our Grilled Little Gem Salad.

    We recently tried Marie Rose sauce on a burger and let me tell you, it was epic! Why not try our Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers.

    Two glasses containing prawn cocktails surrounded by lemons and chives.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between Marie Rose and Thousand Island?

    They are basically the same thing, with the same ingredients, the only difference is the way that they are served. Thousand Island sauce is very popular in the U.S and is used as a salad dressing or on burgers and sandwiches. It sometimes has horseradish mixed in to it or some chopped onion, which is the only difference in ingredients. A Marie Rose sauce is more traditional in the U.K and is used as a seafood sauce, which is why you will find it on prawn cocktail.

    How to store Marie Rose sauce

    This sauce will store well in an air tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You could make this in advance and then just stir it with the prawns just before serving a prawn cocktail.

    Extra tips

    • Add a little extra kick of flavour with some paprika or cayenne pepper.
    • Full fat mayonnaise will give a better, and creamier, flavour, however you could use reduce fat if you prefer.

    More sauce recipes

    • Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce
    • Easy Tartare Sauce
    • Mixed Herb Pesto
    • Healthy Ranch Dressing

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    Recipe

    Marie Rose sauce in a prawn cocktail.

    Easy Marie Rose Sauce

    A classic sauce recipe that totally transforms homemade prawn cocktail. Marie Rose sauce is the perfect accompaniment to seafood and takes minutes to make.
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    4.69 from 22 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Sauce/Spread
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 1 minute
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    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 184kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 100 ml mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 0.5 lemon (juice only)
    • 0.5 teaspoon tabasco sauce

    Instructions

    • Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to a bowl.
    • Mix until everything is combined.

    Notes

    • Add a little extra kick of flavour with some paprika or cayenne pepper.
    • Full fat mayonnaise will give a better, and creamier, flavour, however you could use reduce fat if you prefer.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Sammie

      December 21, 2021 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      I made these for a dip with breaded spicy prawns and I added some extra Tabasco. Really lovely and easy to make too.

      Reply
    2. Emma J

      December 21, 2021 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      How long will the sauce keep for? Can I make it on Christmas Eve?

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      • Dannii

        December 21, 2021 at 10:48 am

        You can keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days.

        Reply
    3. Helena

      December 21, 2021 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      I made this for pre-Christmas dinner with my friends yesterday and it was lovely. We followed your prawn cocktail recipe too and the avocado was a lovely touch.

      Reply
    4. Kayleigh

      December 20, 2021 at 11:39 pm

      3 stars
      I think the ratios are off. I tasted it as the recipe is listed and it needed much more ketchup and worcestershire sauce

      Reply
      • Dannii

        December 21, 2021 at 10:40 am

        If you are comparing this to store bought marie rose, then it won't taste the same. But this is how homemade marie rose should taste. Adding much more ketchup makes it taste really sweet, and fake. It makes it taste like the fake chemical store bought sauce. The ketchup should give a hint of flavour, rather than being the main flavour.

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        • Julia

          April 19, 2022 at 7:35 am

          4 stars
          I totally agree, Danii. The sauce should be complementing the prawns, not overpowering them. I thought the proportions were perfect!

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          • Julia

            April 19, 2022 at 7:42 am

            5 stars
            Great recipe. I used BBQ sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce as I didn’t have any in the house, it turned out just as delicious. Sooo much better than any other Marie Rose sauce I have tasted, I usually don’t like this type of sauce. Thanks Danii!

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          • Julia

            April 19, 2022 at 7:43 am

            5 stars
            Sorry, I meant to rate it 5 stars!

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    5. Natalie

      September 23, 2021 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love added tabasco kick. I have to make this for my next party. Yum!

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    6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      September 23, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      My family is going to love this! The flavors are perfect and I can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Mahy

      September 23, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, I have never thought of making something like this. Now I NEED TO - it looks so good!

      Reply
    8. Angela

      September 23, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      I would love to make this but am not a fan of mayo, I used yogurt and sour cream instead. It was fabulous!

      Reply
    9. Tavo

      September 23, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      this rose sauce goes so well with so many dishes! I used it with a sandwich with avocado and grilled tofu and it was delicious!

      Reply
    10. Biana

      September 18, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea for a sauce for prawns! Should be great with some cod fish too.

      Reply
    11. Gina

      September 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy sauce that brings so much added flavor to anything you pair it with. It's also insanely delicious as a fry dipping sauce!

      Reply
    12. Alejandra

      September 18, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Yesss I have to try this sauce with a prawn cocktail! Haven’t had one in a long time but now this sauce recipe is giving me cravings!

      Reply
    13. Jessica Stroup

      September 18, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect on my cod fish sandwich last night! So good!!!

      Reply
    14. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      September 18, 2021 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect sauce for seafood and I love it in a tuna sandwich too. Such a great idea to make it with what you already have at home.

      Reply

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