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Classic Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the homemade cocktail sauce according to the recipe instructions.
To cook the shrimp
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  1. Place a large bowl of ice water beside your stove.
  2. Fill pot with enough water to boil your shrimp in, then add in 1-2 teaspoons of salt.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil, then add the shrimp.
  4. 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.
  5. Once cooled, drain the shrimp.
  6. Place 1-2 ounces of the cocktail sauce in each glass.
  7. Slice the lemon into quarters.
  8. 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

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

% 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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