Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    130 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    International

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Learn how to make shrimp cocktails and impress your guests! It's not as hard seems, and it will cost you FAR less than buying it pre-made!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 1/2 quarts water or broth
  • 1 onion chopped into quarters
  • 10 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 pound Shrimp raw, shell-on, de-viened and rinsed

Cocktail Sauce:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 lemon zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
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Instructions

  1. Put water or broth in a large stock pot. Add onion, garlic, lemon (lightly squeeze lemon into the water and then throw the entire lemon halves into the water as well), thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes before adding shrimp.
  2. Add shrimp and simmer for about 2-3 minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp) or until the shrimp curls up and turns pink and is no longer transparent.
  3. Quickly drain (discarding everything but the shrimp) and place the shrimp in a bowl of ice to cool quickly and to halt cooking.
  4. Peel the shrimp (leaving the tail on if desired) and serve. If not serving immediately, refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the Cocktail Sauce:

  1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 481mg (20%) Potassium 410mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 239IU (5%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 481mg 20%
Potassium 410mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 239IU 5%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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