Best 4 Parsley Paprika Pesto Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipes

Hosting a party or looking for a delicious appetizer to wow your guests? Look no further than parsley paprika pesto shrimp cocktail sauce! This tantalizing dish combines the zesty flavors of parsley and paprika with the richness of pesto and the succulent texture of shrimp to create a truly unforgettable taste experience. Its vibrant green color and delightful aroma are sure to draw attention and leave your guests craving more. So, grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this mouthwatering masterpiece.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN PARSLEY PEPPER PESTO

Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto image

Smooth and creamy, this pesto not only makes a wonderful dip, sandwich spread, or soup topping. It can also be used as a punch of color and flavor for hot or cold pasta.

Provided by souplover Sue

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups flat leaf parsley with stems
2 cups shelled pecans
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
30 pitted kalamata olives
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 cloves garlic
1 lemon, juiced and zested

Steps:

Place the parsley, pecans, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, olives, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the bowl of a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth and creamy. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ROASTED SHRIMP TOSSED WITH PARSLEY PESTO

Roasted Shrimp Tossed with Parsley Pesto image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 bunch parsley leaves
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, roasted using your favorite method, and allowed to cool to room temperature
Combine all the ingredients except for the oil and shrimp in a food processor. Pulse about 1 minute, slowly pouring the oil into the processor, to make a smooth pesto.
Serve pesto with the shrimp on the side as a dipping sauce or toss the shrimp with the pesto.

AROMATIC PARSLEY PESTO MARINATED SHRIMP

Aromatic Parsley Pesto Marinated Shrimp image

Step 1 :Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. The result will not be your typical thick pesto it will be more of a marinade. Step 2 :Pour parsley pesto into a shallow bowl and add shrimp to marinate for approximately 15-20 minutes. Step 3 :Grate your tomatoes and spoon onto a long serving dish or large serving plate and season with salt and pepper. Step 4 :Top with shrimp that has been marinating in pesto. Step 5 :Garnish with diced onion and drizzle a bit of the pesto marinade all over. Step 6 :Serve and enjoy!

Provided by elizabethdiamond123

Categories Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 large shrimp, boiled and cooled
parsley pesto marinade
1/2 red onion, diced
6 ripe roman tomatoes or 2 ripe tomatoes, grated
salt & pepper
parsley pesto marinade
1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated kefalotiri (parmesan-reggiano or romano cheese can be substituted)
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Mediterranean food,.
Mediterranean Recipes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.2, Fat 86, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 237.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5

PARSLEY PESTO SAUCE

Parsley Pesto Sauce image

Make and share this Parsley Pesto Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

cooked pasta
1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic
black pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
sunflower seeds

Steps:

While pasta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine parsley, olive oil, herbs, salt, pepper and garlic in food processor. Chop finely.
Add sour cream and Parmesan; puree.
Place mixture in saucepan; heat to almost boiling. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 335.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.3

Tips:

For a creamier sauce, use full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise.
To make the sauce spicier, add more cayenne pepper or paprika.
If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried parsley.
To make the sauce ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Serve the sauce with chilled shrimp, crab, or lobster.

Conclusion:

This parsley paprika pesto shrimp cocktail sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for any seafood appetizer. It is creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. Whether you are serving it at a party or just enjoying it at home, this sauce is sure to be a hit.