Description
Shrimp Cocktail is a classic seafood appetizer featuring tender, flavorful shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
For the Cocktail Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
For Serving:
- Fresh parsley
- Extra lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a large pot, combine water, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Chill the Shrimp: Transfer cooked shrimp to ice water to stop cooking. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Make the Cocktail Sauce: Mix ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Assemble: Arrange shrimp on a platter, serve with cocktail sauce. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the cocktail sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Substitute cooked, thawed frozen shrimp if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
