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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
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the shrimp and cook stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp become bright pink and curl.
- Strain and transfer to the prepared ice water to immediately stop the cooking.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, worcestershire and hot sauce for the cocktail sauce until well blended.
- Serve the shrimp chilled with the cocktail sauce.
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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
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
% 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.