Shrimp Cocktail

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    122 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail, flavorful poached shrimp served with homemade cocktail sauce, is a classic American appetizer ready in less than 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lemon , cut into 8 wedges
  • 8 cups cold water
  • 1/4 yellow onion , sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , peeled and bruised
  • 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 pounds Shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cocktail sauce , homemade recipe
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Instructions

  1. Add half the lemon pieces, water, onion, garlic, tarragon, black peppercorns and bayleaf to a large pot and bring it to a boil.
  2. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes (until the shrimp is bright pink).
  4. Remove shrimp to the ice water for 5 minutes before serving with cocktail sauce and remaining lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 882mg (37%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 12.5mg (14%) Calcium 177mg (18%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122 kcal

% 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.

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