Best 2 Suzannes Shrimp Cocktail Recipes

**Dive into a Seafood Delight: Suzanne's Shrimp Cocktail and More**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a classic seafood appetizer, Suzanne's Shrimp Cocktail. This recipe takes succulent shrimp, bathes them in a tangy cocktail sauce, and presents them on a bed of crisp lettuce. Dive into this timeless dish, perfect for any occasion, and let the flavors dance on your palate.

**Additional Culinary Gems to Explore:**

- **Crab and Shrimp Cocktail:** Elevate your seafood experience with a combination of succulent crab and shrimp, coated in a zesty cocktail sauce. This recipe promises a delightful harmony of flavors and textures.

- **Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado:** Indulge in a refreshing twist on the classic shrimp cocktail. Creamy avocado slices complement the briny shrimp, while a hint of lime adds a burst of citrus.

- **Classic Shrimp Cocktail:** Experience the timeless elegance of a traditional shrimp cocktail. Perfectly cooked shrimp are adorned with a flavorful cocktail sauce, served on a bed of crisp lettuce.

- **Prawn Cocktail:** Discover the delight of prawns in a zesty cocktail sauce. This recipe offers a sophisticated take on the classic shrimp cocktail, sure to impress your guests.

- **Cocktail Sauce:** Elevate your seafood cocktails with a homemade cocktail sauce. This versatile sauce is bursting with flavor, balancing tangy horseradish, sweet ketchup, and savory Worcestershire sauce.

Embark on a culinary journey with Suzanne's Shrimp Cocktail and explore the additional recipes for a delightful seafood experience. Whether you prefer the classic shrimp cocktail, a combination of crab and shrimp, or a refreshing avocado twist, these recipes will satisfy your seafood cravings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

Ingredients

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.

SUZANNE'S SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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Make and share this Suzanne's Shrimp Cocktail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leonard Cohen

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 fluid ounces chili sauce
4 fluid ounces no-salt-added ketchup
2 fluid ounces prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt (ugh!)
1 tablespoon fresh citrus juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped or 2 ounces fresh chives, snipped
louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 lbs fresh raw jumbo shrimp, peeled (with tails left on)
celery

Steps:

Thoroughly mix the first eight ingredients, and chill to blend flavours.
Steam the shrimp until they are just tender (approx. 10 – 12 minutes) – DO NOT overcook or the shrimp will be rubbery.
Place 3 – 4 fl.
oz.
of the sauce mixture into small stemmed cocktail or wine glasses.
Drape several shrimp over the top of each glass, with tails hanging over the sides.
Stick a 4”- 5” chunk of fresh celery in the centre of each glass.
Serve chilled with Bloody Marys.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 230, Sodium 621.8, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 31.9

Tips:

For the best shrimp cocktail, use fresh, large shrimp.
Poach the shrimp in a flavorful poaching liquid made with white wine, lemon juice, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
Chill the shrimp in the poaching liquid for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Make the cocktail sauce with a good-quality ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Serve the shrimp cocktail on a bed of lettuce or watercress with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Shrimp cocktail is a classic appetizer or light lunch that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and elegant presentation, shrimp cocktail is a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive appetizer, give shrimp cocktail a try.