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Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Tangy, spicy, delicious cocktail sauce that is easy to make and perfect for shrimp cocktail.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 32 Shrimp 21 to 25 count tiger shrimp
  • For the brine:
  • ¼ cup salt kosher
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups ice
  • For the cocktail sauce:
  • 1 14 1/2- ounce can diced tomatoes drained
  • ½ cup prepared chili sauce
  • 4 tablespoons horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Few grinds fresh black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt kosher
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water, and remove shells (keep the tail on) and clean out any vein if needed.
  2. Place cleaned shrimp into a bowl with brine and refrigerate mixture for 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. While shrimp are brining, place tomatoes, chili sauce, horseradish, sugar, pepper, and salt in food processor and blend until smooth.
  4. Refrigerate cocktail sauce until ready to serve.
  5. Place a baking sheet or broiler pan under oven broiler and preheat for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove shrimp from brine and drain thoroughly.
  7. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and dry on paper towels. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, if desired.
  8. Place shrimp onto a sizzling sheet pan and return to broiler immediately.
  9. After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp with a pair of tongs.
  10. Return the shrimp to broiler for 1 minute.
  11. Transfer to a cold cookie sheet.
  12. Refrigerate immediately.
  13. Once shrimp have chilled, arrange with cocktail sauce in a martini glass or as desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 1160mg (48%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1160mg 48%
Sugar 3g 6%

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