Shrimp in Hot Cocktail Sauce
Dive into the bold and zesty flavors of Shrimp in Hot Cocktail Sauce—a show-stopping appetizer that's perfect for any gathering. Juicy, tender shrimp are expertly boiled with aromatic bay leaves, fresh garlic, and lemon wedges, then chilled to perfection to lock in their freshness. The accompanying homemade cocktail sauce steals the spotlight with its tantalizing blend of ketchup, fiery horseradish, hot sauce, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of Worcestershire for depth. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, is beautifully garnished with fresh parsley and pairs perfectly with lemon wedges for an elegant presentation. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a light yet flavorful dish, this spicy shrimp is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
- 6 cups Water
- 2 leaf Bay leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic (smashed)
- 1 whole Lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water. Add the bay leaves, smashed garlic cloves, and lemon wedges to the water.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
Remove the shrimp from the pot using a slotted spoon and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, prepared horseradish, hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend all the ingredients into a smooth cocktail sauce.
Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving plate. Transfer the cocktail sauce to a small dipping bowl and place it in the center of the plate.
Garnish the plate with finely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy the zesty shrimp with hot cocktail sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.8 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 902 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 2537 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 112.5 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*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.
