Best 10 Cocktail Sauce For Shrimp Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is cocktail sauce, an iconic condiment that elevates the enjoyment of shrimp and other seafood delicacies. This versatile sauce boasts a rich history, tracing its roots back to the early 1900s, and has since become an indispensable staple in kitchens around the world. With variations spanning from classic to contemporary, cocktail sauce offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse palates. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of tantalizing cocktail sauce recipes, each promising a unique taste experience. From the tangy zest of horseradish to the subtle sweetness of ketchup, these recipes showcase the versatility of this beloved sauce. Discover the perfect complement to your next seafood feast, whether it's a backyard barbecue or an elegant dinner party. Elevate your culinary repertoire with our carefully curated selection of cocktail sauce recipes, ensuring an unforgettable and flavorful experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd favorite. It's the one appetizer that I serve for every special occasion as well as for munchie meals. -Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 quarts water
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 medium lemon, sliced
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
5 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
SAUCE:
1 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. , Drain shrimp and immediately rinse in cold water. Refrigerate until cold, 2-3 hours. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. , Arrange shrimp on a serving platter; serve with sauce. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

(SHRIMP) COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Make and share this (Shrimp) Cocktail Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup catsup
1 -2 tablespoon horseradish (to your taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and chill.
  • When ready to serve dip shrimp and enjoy.

COCKTAIL SAUCE FOR SHRIMP



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A very hot cocktail sauce with a touch of sweetness.

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces chile sauce
6 tablespoons prepared horseradish
ΒΌ cup white sugar
1 lemon, juiced
3 drops hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, blend the chili sauce, horseradish, sugar, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 35.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

FRIED SHRIMP IN ATOMICOCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds U21-25 shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
1 quart peanut or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
AtomiCocktail Sauce, recipe follows
Lemon wedges, to serve
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 1/2 tablespoons very coarsely cracked toasted black pepper (like...hit with a mallet twice)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes fish sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, flour, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the shrimp and let it chill out in the fridge for at most 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven. Fit a sheet pan with a rack.
  • In a wide shallow bowl or baking dish, whisk together the breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic, paprika, cayenne and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Working in batches, use tongs to transfer the shrimp from the buttermilk mixture to the breading mixture. Make sure the shrimp is completely coated. Holding the shrimp by the tails, gently drop into the oil, one at a time. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch, allowing the oil to return to 350 degrees F between batches. Transfer the shrimp to the prepared sheet pan. Keep the shrimp warm in the oven.
  • Serve with the AtomiCocktail Sauce and lemon wedges.
  • Mix the ketchup, horseradish, pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and fish sauce in a bowl. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 13m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon
Kosher salt
2 pounds large shrimp in the shell (about 30)
1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz)
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Cut the lemon in half and add it to a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cool water. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and devein them. Keep cold until ready to serve.
  • For the cocktail sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve with the shrimp.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH DIPPING SAUCES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves and stems separated
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lemon, halved
1/2 shallot, halved
Kosher salt
2 pounds peeled and deveined colossal shrimp, tail on
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon drained green peppercorns in brine plus 1 teaspoon brine
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • For the shrimp cocktail: Add the parsley stems, peppercorns, garlic, lemon, shallot, 2 teaspoons salt and 3 quarts water to a large stockpot and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice water bath.
  • Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook just until opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp and shock in the ice water bath for 5 minutes. Drain the shrimp and refrigerate until ready to serve. Reserve the parsley leaves for the peppercorn remoulade sauce.
  • For the peppercorn remoulade sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, green peppercorns, brine and sugar in a small bowl. Chop the reserved parsley leaves and stir into the remoulade. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • For the "bloody" cocktail sauce: Combine the ketchup, horseradish, celery seed and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This can be prepared up to 2 weeks in advance.
  • Serve the chilled shrimp over crushed ice with the dipping sauces alongside.

PHILLY SHRIMP COCKTAIL DIP



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Take just 10 minutes before the party begins to make this PHILLY Shrimp Cocktail Dip! You only need five ingredients for this PHILLY Shrimp Cocktail Dip.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 lb. cooked cleaned shrimp, chopped (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup KRAFT Cocktail Sauce
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese onto bottom of shallow bowl.
  • Toss shrimp with cocktail sauce; spoon over cream cheese.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 5 g

SIMPLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Make and share this Simple Shrimp Cocktail Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups catsup
2 tablespoons ground horseradish
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a jar.
  • Mix well.
  • Serve with cooked and cooled shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2923.5, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 57.2, Protein 4.2

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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This cocktail sauce was in the first Betty Crocker cookbook in 1950, along with the shrimp in another chapter. Now they appear together and it just seems to be right!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
1 1/2 lb uncooked large shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen, peeled (tail shells left on) and deveined
1 cup ketchup
4 to 6 teaspoons prepared horseradish*
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 or 3 drops red pepper sauce
Lemon slices

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add shrimp. Cover and return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Serve shrimp with sauce and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Make and share this Shrimp Cocktail Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon horseradish (or more)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all together, taste.
  • Add more ketchup if too hot for you--add more horseradish if not hot enough.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • For a spicier sauce, use prepared horseradish or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have chili sauce, you can use ketchup instead.
  • To make a smoother sauce, blend the ingredients in a blender or food processor until well combined.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the sauce with shrimp cocktail, fried shrimp, or grilled shrimp.

Conclusion:

Cocktail sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of seafood dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, tangy, or sweet, there is a cocktail sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your seafood, give one of these cocktail sauce recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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