5.0 from 6 votes
Shrimp Cocktail
Get ready to elevate your next gathering with this classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe. Tender, perfectly cooked shrimp are chilled and served with a tangy homemade cocktail sauce that's brimming with zest. It's an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's both simple to prepare and sophisticated in taste.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 115 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 2 cups water
- ½ lemon sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tablespoon salt
Cocktail Sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 tablesoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon cut in wedges, for serving
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water, lemon slices, garlic, bay leaf, and salt to a boil.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Drain the shrimp and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the cooked shrimp on a platter and serve with the cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh parsley leaves.
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Notes
- Shrimp Size: I recommend using large shrimp for this recipe. They are the perfect size for dipping and have a great meaty texture.
- Cocktail Sauce: This recipe includes a homemade cocktail sauce, but feel free to use store-bought if you prefer. If you're making your own, you can adjust the heat to your liking by adding more or less horseradish.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the shrimp cocktail in individual glasses for a classy touch, or on a platter for family-style serving. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- Make Ahead: This shrimp cocktail is a perfect make-ahead appetizer. The shrimp can be cooked, cooled, and stored in the fridge a day ahead, and the sauce can be made 2-3 days in advance.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1723mg
(72%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
294IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1723mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 294IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.