5 from 15 votes
Easy Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
This Easy Shrimp Cocktail features extra colossal shrimp boiled in a lemon and pickling spice-infused water, then chilled in an ice bath to maintain a firm but tender texture. The shrimp are peeled and served chilled with cocktail sauce for a classic appetizer. The recipe includes details on cooking time adjustments and storage for freshness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
192 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lemon whole
- 1 ½ tbsp pickling spice
- 1 to 1 ½ pounds Shrimp extra colossal, deveined, unpeeled
- salt
- cocktail sauce
Instructions
- Slice the lemons in half and squeeze the juice from them into a medium size pot of water, and then add the squeezed lemons in as well.
- Next, add in the pickling spice and salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Place the shrimp into the boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until firm and done.
- Immediately transfer the shrimp to an ice bath to cool.
- Once cool, drain and peel the shrimp leaving the tail still on and serve with cocktail sauce or cover and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Notes
- Make the shrimp cocktail up to one day before serving to save time.
- Store cooked shrimp covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before use.
- Adjust boiling time depending on shrimp size; smaller shrimp require less time to avoid overcooking.
- The cooking water should be as salty as seawater, adjusting salt quantity according to water volume.
- Use an ice bath immediately after boiling shrimp to cool quickly and preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
429mg
(143%)
Sodium
1324mg
(55%)
Potassium
234mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 429mg | 143% |
| Sodium | 1324mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.