Question 1

What is it?

Accepted Answer

Marie Rose sauce originates from the UK and has been popular since the 1960's, driven by the now passe prawn cocktail trend. It's typically served with seafood and its flavour is fairly mild, so it doesn't overpower whatever it is accompanying. 

It's typically made with a base of mayonnaise and ketchup with a few spices added including Worcestershire sauce, tabasco and cayenne pepper or paprika. Lemon juice also adds some additional zest.

Question 2

Marie Rose Vs. Thousand Island

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Marie Rose and Thousand Island are very similar in a lot of ways. They both use mayonnaise and tomato sauce as their base and often have many of the same ingredients including Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. In fact, many people think them to be the same thing, although there are a few subtle differences. 

The differences lie in the fact that Thousand Island sauce originated in America and can often contain other finely chopped ingredients such as garlic or onion, unlike the traditionally smooth Marie Rose sauce.

Question 3

What can I serve it with?

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Hands down, the most common pairing for Marie Rose sauce is seafood. Particularly prawns. Serve this as a dipping sauce for grilled prawns, or make yourself an old school prawn sandwich. 

This is also great with smoked salmon. You could add it to this smoked salmon and avocado starter for a special occasion, or just serve it as a dressing on a salmon salad or on this avocado and prawn salad.

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