5 from 15 votes
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail features poached shrimp cooked quickly in a flavored broth and chilled in ice water to maintain a firm, bright pink texture. The shrimp are served cold with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, making a classic appetizer with a clean, refreshing taste.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
122 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lemon , cut into 8 wedges
- 8 cups water cold
- 1/4 yellow onion , sliced
- 2 cloves garlic , peeled and bruised
- 2 teaspoons tarragon fresh
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 pounds Shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cocktail sauce , homemade recipe
Instructions
- Add half the lemon pieces, water, onion, garlic, tarragon, black peppercorns and bayleaf to a large pot and bring it to a boil.
- Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes (until the shrimp is bright pink).
- Remove shrimp to the ice water for 5 minutes before serving with cocktail sauce and remaining lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
122kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
882mg
(37%)
Potassium
136mg
(3%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12.5mg
(14%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.