Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
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4.6
Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Description
Shrimp are thawed either slowly in the refrigerator or quickly under cold water and drained before serving cold. The cocktail sauce is prepared by combining chili sauce with lemon juice, hot prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard, providing a balanced tangy and piquant condiment to complement the shrimp's natural sweetness.
The shrimp are arranged chilled on crushed ice together with lemon wedges for squeezing. This presentation keeps the shrimp cold and fresh for serving as an appetizer. The sauce is served on the side, allowing guests to adjust amounts to taste. The preparation emphasizes maintaining the shrimp's firm texture and flavor.
The cocktail sauce can be prepared up to three days ahead, improving convenience. If using raw frozen shrimp, cooking instructions should be followed to ensure proper doneness before serving. This recipe is straightforward and ideal for entertaining or light starters.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp Simple Truth Extra Large, peeled and deveined, cooked
- ½ cup chili sauce Kroger brand
- ½ lemon
- 2 teaspoons horseradish prepared, hot
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight and rinse with cold water, then set aside. Or, quick thaw the shrimp by placing them in a bowl then rinsing with cold water for 15-20 minutes, and drain. Chill until ready to serve.
- In a small bowl, mix the chili sauce with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, the horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. Slice the rest of the lemon into wedges.
- Top a platter with crushed ice cubes and top with the shrimp and lemon wedges. Serve cold with the cocktail sauce on the side.
Notes
- Prepare the cocktail sauce up to 3 days in advance for convenience and better flavor melding.
- If using raw frozen shrimp, cook them properly before assembling the cocktail; refer to cooking instructions for frozen shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6shrimp | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 228mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1825mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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