5.0 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
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 cups Ice + water
- 8 cups (2 quarts) water
- 4-5 sprigs fresh parsley plus more for garnish
- 2 bay leaves
- 10-15 black peppercorns
- 2 lemons divided
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup cocktail sauce*
Instructions
- Make ice bath: Add ice to a large bowl and add water to cover, set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Plate and serve: Serve shrimp with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish.
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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: 6Serving
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.