Prawn and Egg Vol-Au-Vents

Published on 9 December 2025 at 21:14

🍤 The Ultimate Retro Prawn and Egg Mayonnaise Centrepiece 

Forget the tired picnic salad; we're elevating this classic 80's buffet smash hit into a showstopping masterpiece. This isn't just a dish—it's culinary nostalgia with a contemporary twist. At its heart is a rich, luxurious mayonnaise base that perfectly marries the succulent bite of sweet prawns with the creamy, satisfying crumble of chopped egg.

Ingredients (to share)

Instructions

  • Place the vol-au-vent cases into an oven 180 degress and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Once cooled you can start to fill.
  • Chop up the prawns and add some mayonnaise to a bowl.
  • Boil 3 egg, run under cold water then peel and add to bowl.
  • Mash all the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper
  • Place spoonfuls of the mixture into each vol-au-vent case.
  • Garnish with a sprig of parsely and a few sprigs of rocket.