Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
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Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Description
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce is a simple mixture of ketchup, lemon juice, and prepared horseradish that provides a bright, slightly spicy accompaniment to large, cooked, tail-on shrimp. The lemon juice adds acidity to balance the sweetness of the ketchup, while horseradish delivers a gentle heat and distinctive sharpness. Mixing and chilling the sauce ahead of time allows the flavors to meld, enhancing the dipping experience. Large shrimp with tails on are recommended for ease of handling and for adding visual appeal to a serving platter.
Serving this sauce with chilled shrimp makes an ideal appetizer or light snack, especially for gatherings or entertaining. The size and tail-on presentation of the shrimp make them convenient finger foods.
Frozen pre-cooked shrimp are suitable for this recipe, ensuring quick preparation. The sauce and shrimp can be stored separately in the refrigerator until serving time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon horseradish prepared
- 1 1/2 lbs Shrimp rinsed with cold water, large, cooked, tail-on
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Taste and adjust to your preference (more horseradish if you want it spicier and more ketchup if you want it mellower).
- The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days in advance. Serve cold with shrimp.
Notes
- Use about 1½ pounds of large, cooked, tail-on shrimp for best presentation and flavor.
- Frozen pre-cooked shrimp are convenient and maintain quality if high-grade.
- The sauce can be made up to one week in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Keep leftover shrimp and sauce refrigerated for freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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