4.6 from 84 votes
How To Make Shrimp Cocktail
This Classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe goes back to the basics to result in the best shrimp cocktail. Prepared with just lemon and salt, this Classic Shrimp Cocktail will be the hit appetizer at all celebrations!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 quarts water
- 1 lemon , cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds large or jumbo shrimp
- Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Instructions
- Bring the water and lemon to a rolling boil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the salt, boil for 1 more minute, allowing it to dissolve.
- Add the shrimp and remove from the heat.
- Stir the shrimp until they turn pink and curl.
- Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with Classic Cocktail Sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
381mg
(127%)
Sodium
2724mg
(114%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
17.4mg
(19%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 381mg | 127% |
| Sodium | 2724mg | 114% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 17.4mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.