Retro Firecracker Prawn Cocktail Shots Shrimp Cocktail Shots
Take your appetizer game to the next level with these Retro Firecracker Prawn Cocktail Shots (Shrimp Cocktail Shots), a chic and zesty twist on a classic! Perfect for parties or elegant gatherings, these mini marvels feature succulent jumbo prawns perched atop a refreshing base of shredded iceberg lettuce and creamy, tangy cocktail sauce. The sauce is a bold blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, and a fiery kick of hot sauce and horseradish, rounded out with smoky paprika for that nostalgic flair. Served in mini shot glasses with tails-up presentation, these eye-catching bites are garnished with fresh dill and a paprika sprinkle, making them irresistibly retro and modern all at once. Ready in just 15 minutes, these prawn cocktail shots are a showstopping appetizer that’s as effortless as it is impressive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Cooked jumbo prawns (peeled and deveined, with tails on for garnish)
- 1 cup Iceberg lettuce
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Horseradish
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Fresh dill (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
- 4 pieces Mini shot glasses
Instructions
Finely shred the iceberg lettuce and set it aside. You’ll need just enough to create a small base layer at the bottom of each shot glass.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the cocktail sauce by combining the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, lemon juice, hot sauce, horseradish, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more hot sauce for extra spice or a dash of ketchup for sweetness.
To assemble the shots, add a thin layer of shredded lettuce into the bottom of each shot glass. This acts as a refreshing base and adds texture.
Spoon a generous dollop of the prepared cocktail sauce over the lettuce in each glass.
Place 3 cooked jumbo prawns into each shot glass, tails up for an elegant presentation.
Sprinkle a light dusting of paprika over the cocktail sauce and prawns for a retro-inspired garnish.
Finish with a small pinch of freshly chopped dill on top of each glass for a pop of color and flavor.
Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by lemon wedges for squeezing over the prawns.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 3304 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*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.
