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Shrimp Cocktail
5 from 6 votes

Shrimp Cocktail

Impress guests with this shrimp cocktail recipe! It's such a healthy appetizer and so easy to whip up. Just poach the shrimp, chill and serve.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 73 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups ice
  • 8 cups water
  • 8 cups water 2 quarts
  • 4-5 fresh parsley plus more for garnish, sprigs
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 10-15 black peppercorns
  • 2 lemon divided, plural
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
  • 1/3 cup cocktail sauce

Instructions

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  1. Make ice bath: Add ice to a large bowl and add water to cover, set aside.
  2. Boil water: Add water, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorn, juice from one lemon. Bring to a boil, let boil for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and add shrimp to pot.
  3. Poach shrimp: Let shrimp sit in hot water for 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon or drain in a colander and transfer to the prepared ice bath. Let shrimp sit in ice bath for 5-10 minutes before draining. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and chill until ready to serve.
  4. Plate and serve: Serve shrimp with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes

  • To make your own cocktail sauce just combine: 1/2 cup no added sugar ketchup, 2 Tablespoons prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and a dash of hot sauce. 
  • Shrimp can be poached up to 1 day in advance. Keep shrimp chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 606mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 606mg 25%
Fiber 1g 4%

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