Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail is a classic appetizer that combines the sweetness of fresh shrimp with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce. This dish is perfect for gatherings, from elegant dinner parties to casual summer barbecues. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, Shrimp Cocktail is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds. Easy to make and visually stunning, this recipe will elevate any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 cups water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup cocktail sauce (or homemade: ½ cup ketchup, 2 tbsp horseradish, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice)
Instructions
- Bring water to a gentle boil in a large pot; add salt.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Transfer shrimp immediately to an ice bath to halt cooking.
- Mix cocktail sauce ingredients in a bowl while shrimp cool.
- Drain shrimp and arrange on a platter; serve with cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of the recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg