This creamy Marie Rose sauce is smooth, tangy, and perfect for seafood, especially prawn cocktails. It takes just minutes to make and adds a delicious flavor to your dishes.
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
- 2½ tablespoons whole egg mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon strained lemon juice, or more to taste
- 4 drops Tabasco sauce
- Salt flakes and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
How To Make Marie Rose Sauce Recipe?
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, tomato paste, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and white pepper, then taste. If needed, add more lemon juice or tomato paste for extra flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. This helps the flavors blend.

Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the best tangy flavor. Bottled lemon juice can taste artificial.
- Choose a good-quality mayonnaise: A rich, creamy mayonnaise makes the sauce smooth and delicious. Avoid low-fat versions as they can be too watery.
- Adjust the tomato paste carefully: Add a little at a time and taste as you go. Too much can overpower the sauce.
- Chill before serving: Letting the sauce rest in the fridge for 30 minutes helps the flavors blend for a better taste.
- Balance the spice level: If you like it spicier, add more Tabasco, but start with a few drops to avoid making it too hot.
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover Marie Rose Sauce sit at room temperature for a few minutes if it was just made. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir well before using.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Total Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Potassium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
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Mary Berry Marie Rose Sauce Recipe
Course: SauceCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes55
kcalThis creamy Marie Rose sauce is smooth, tangy, and perfect for seafood, especially prawn cocktails. It takes just minutes to make and adds a delicious flavor to your dishes.
Ingredients
2½ tablespoons whole egg mayonnaise
1 teaspoon tomato paste, or more to taste
½ teaspoon strained lemon juice, or more to taste
4 drops Tabasco sauce
Salt flakes and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
Directions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, tomato paste, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and white pepper, then taste. If needed, add more lemon juice or tomato paste for extra flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. This helps the flavors blend.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the best tangy flavor. Bottled lemon juice can taste artificial.
- Choose a good-quality mayonnaise: A rich, creamy mayonnaise makes the sauce smooth and delicious. Avoid low-fat versions as they can be too watery.
- Adjust the tomato paste carefully: Add a little at a time and taste as you go. Too much can overpower the sauce.
- Chill before serving: Letting the sauce rest in the fridge for 30 minutes helps the flavors blend for a better taste.
- Balance the spice level: If you like it spicier, add more Tabasco, but start with a few drops to avoid making it too hot.