How to Make Shrimp Cocktail

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    178 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make Shrimp Cocktail

Learn how to make a classic shrimp cocktail quickly and easily for a delicious appetizer for the holidays; served with a tangy cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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For the shrimp

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled, deveined, tails-on, thawed
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • iced water as needed

For the cocktail sauce

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce Cholula, Tabasco, etc.
  • Pinch salt
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice. Lower the heat to a low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp become bright pink and curl.
  3. Strain and transfer to the prepared ice water to immediately stop the cooking.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, worcestershire and hot sauce for the cocktail sauce until well blended.
  5. Serve the shrimp chilled with the cocktail sauce.

Notes

  • Storage: The cooked shrimp will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Make Ahead: You can cook the shrimp and chill in the fridge for 3 days before serving. The cocktail sauce can also be made ahead of time and kept covered until ready to serve.
  • Tips: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as it can become rubbery. Run it under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1297mg (54%) Potassium 441mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 637IU (13%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1297mg 54%
Potassium 441mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 637IU 13%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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