5.0 from 39 votes
Shrimp Cocktail
This Shrimp Cocktail platter is perfectly seasoned & savory, it's the ultimate party appetizer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp
- 6 cups water
- 2 ribs celery
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 prigs fresh thyme
- 2 prigs fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ lemon
- ice
- Lemon wedges and cocktail sauce for serving, optional
Instructions
- Place 6 cups of water in a saucepan. Add celery, salt, thyme, parsley, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and let simmer 10 minutes (while you prepare the shrimp if needed).
- If your shrimp have the shells on, you will need to remove the shell leaving the tail intact. To prepare shrimp, cut the top of the shrimp shell along the back all the way down to the tail. Remove the shell leaving the tail in place. Place a small knife under the black vein and remove and discard it. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Add one half lemon and shrimp to the simmering water. Immediately remove from heat and cover.
- Let rest covered until shrimp are pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes for jumbo shrimp.
- Use a slotted spoon to move shrimp into the ice bath and cool completely.
- Once cold, serve shrimp with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce or refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
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Notes
- Jumbo shrimp should show 16 to 20 per pound on the package.
- Jumbo shrimp need 3-4 minutes to cook through. Smaller shrimp may only need 2-3 minutes.
- The ice bath stops the shrimp from overcooking keeping it tender and juicy, don't skip this step!
Nutrition Information
Calories
86
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
713mg
(30%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.