How To Make Shrimp Cocktail
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How To Make Shrimp Cocktail
Description
This Shrimp Cocktail recipe uses a poaching method in a large pot with water, lemon quarters, and kosher salt. The water is brought to a rolling boil so the salt dissolves completely before adding the shrimp. Once added, the pot is immediately removed from heat and the shrimp cook gently in the residual hot water until they turn pink and curl.
Promptly draining and rinsing the shrimp with cold water halts the cooking process, preserving tenderness and preventing overcooking. This technique yields shrimp with a firm but not rubbery texture and a clean taste enhanced by the citrus in the poaching liquid. Shrimp cocktail sauce served alongside completes the dish.
This chilled appetizer is often served as a starter for gatherings or special meals, taking advantage of the shrimp’s delicate flavor and cool, crisp presentation. The recipe provides straightforward steps to poach shrimp perfectly every time.
Ingredients
- 3 quarts water
- 1 lemon , cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds Shrimp large or jumbo
- cocktail sauce homemade
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% 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.
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