SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the shrimp:
3 cups water
1/2 lemon
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the cocktail sauce:
1/2 cup chili sauce (Heinz)
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare the shrimp, place the water, lemon, bay leaf and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the shrimp. 2. Gently poach the shrimp until they are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and spread out on a sheet tray. Allow to completely cool in the refrigerator. 3. To prepare the cocktail sauce, mix together the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce if desired. 4. Serve the cocktail sauce with the chilled shrimp and garnish with lemon wedges.

Etuna Gelovani
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a classic for a reason. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the sauce for a bit of a kick.


Mohan Bhujel
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The sauce is simple to make and the shrimp are cooked in no time. I like to serve this with a side of crackers or bread.


precious nzube
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I've been making this shrimp cocktail recipe for years and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce for a bit of extra flavor.


Pretty Ann
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and elegant. I highly recommend this recipe.


Brii Scott
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp cocktail, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Krishna Ram
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a classic for a reason. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the sauce for a bit of a kick.


Kashif Shamas
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The sauce is simple to make and the shrimp are cooked in no time. I like to serve this with a side of crackers or bread.


Mohamed Hussein
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I've been making this shrimp cocktail recipe for years and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce for a bit of extra flavor.


Gordon Smith
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and elegant. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jimmy Gaitan
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I made this shrimp cocktail recipe for a party and it was a huge success. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Masoudy “adam” Mahunda
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The sauce is simple to make and the shrimp are cooked in no time. I like to serve this with a side of avocado and cucumber slices.


Amanda Gish
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp cocktail, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jay OvO
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a classic for a reason. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little extra horseradish to mine for a bit of a kick.


Gugua Gugas
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I was looking for a simple shrimp cocktail recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The shrimp were cooked quickly and easily and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Adnan Farabi
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp are succulent and the sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


Ali Je
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I've made this shrimp cocktail recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.


DEFAULT BOI
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This shrimp cocktail recipe was a hit at my party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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