Classic Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
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Cooked, cold shrimp served in a coupe or martini glass with homemade cocktail sauce is the perfect appetizer for every occasion! This Classic Shrimp Cocktail Recipe has been popular for decades for good reason!
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Ingredients
- 24 large shrimp cooked peeled but leaving the tail on and deveined ( plan on 6 per person)
- 1 lemon
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 batch Homemade Cocktail Sauce
- 4 martini or coupe cocktail glasses
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Instructions
- Prepare the homemade cocktail sauce according to the recipe instructions.
To cook the shrimp
- Place a large bowl of ice water beside your stove.
- Fill pot with enough water to boil your shrimp in, then add in 1-2 teaspoons of salt.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then add the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp until they are just pink, then remove with a slotted spoon straight into the bowl of iced water to cool them immediately and stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, drain the shrimp.
- Place 1-2 ounces of the cocktail sauce in each glass.
- Slice the lemon into quarters.
- Place 6 cocktail shrimp around one side of the serving glass, then place in a lemon wedge, a sprig of parsley and serve!
Notes
- Make sure to make your own homemade cocktail sauce, it's SO much better than store bought!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
44kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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