Delicious Shrimp Cocktail
Elevate your appetizer game with this *Delicious Shrimp Cocktail*, a classic dish perfect for gatherings or an elegant start to any meal. This recipe features tender, juicy shrimp, perfectly cooked in a fragrant poaching liquid infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and a hint of salt for subtle flavor. Paired with an irresistible homemade cocktail sauce made from bold ingredients like zesty horseradish, tangy ketchup, and a splash of hot sauce for the perfect kick, this dish is as flavorful as it is refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes with minimal effort, this shrimp cocktail is ideal for holiday parties, summer barbecues, or any time you want to impress your guests with a timeless seafood favorite. Serve over a chilled bed of ice for a stunning presentation! Keywords: shrimp cocktail, homemade cocktail sauce, easy appetizer recipe, seafood appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 6 cups water
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water. Squeeze the juice of the halved lemon into the water and then drop the lemon halves into the pot.
Add the smashed garlic cloves and salt to the water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Add the shrimp to the pot and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let the shrimp chill for about 5 minutes.
While the shrimp are chilling, make the cocktail sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine ketchup, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Serve the shrimp on a platter over ice or in a cocktail glass with the homemade cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 218 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1929 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
