Marie Rose

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Culinary Context

Marie Rose is used in gastronomy to refer specifically to a type of creamy seafood sauce.

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Can I have some extra Marie Rose sauce with my fish?

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British Origin

The term 'Marie Rose' for the sauce is primarily used in the UK, Americans might call it cocktail sauce.

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In the UK, Marie Rose sauce complements the prawn cocktail perfectly.

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Not Always Spicy

Although it contains ketchup, Marie Rose sauce is not typically very spicy.

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I prefer Marie Rose sauce to salsa; it's milder.

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