Shrimp with White Cocktail Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with this unforgettable Shrimp with White Cocktail Sauce! Juicy, tender shrimp are perfectly poached in a fragrant bath of lemon, bay leaves, and kosher salt, ensuring a delicate, fresh flavor with every bite. The star of the show, however, is the creamy and tangy white cocktail sauce, made with mayonnaise, zesty horseradish, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic for a flavorful punch. This no-tomato twist on the classic cocktail sauce is both sophisticated and unexpected, perfect for impressing guests at your next gathering. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this elegant dish is served chilled, making it an ideal choice for parties, holiday spreads, or a light summer indulgence. Garnish with fresh parsley for a polished presentation, and enjoy a deliciously unique seafood appetizer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (raw, peeled, deveined, tails on)
- 6 cups Water
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the boiling water. Then, drop the lemon halves into the water for added flavor.
Add the bay leaves and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the water. Stir gently.
Once the water is at a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium and add the shrimp.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked shrimp to a large bowl filled with ice water to halt the cooking process. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes.
Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
To make the white cocktail sauce, combine the mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or horseradish for extra kick.
Transfer the white cocktail sauce to a small serving bowl.
Place the chilled shrimp on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve the shrimp alongside the white cocktail sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 983 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 2237 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 110.1 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1336 mg | 28% | |
*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.
