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.

Abdinasir Farah
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This shrimp cocktail was a waste of time and money. It was terrible.


Mahedi Hasan Akash
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I wasn't impressed with this shrimp cocktail. It was just so-so.


Kadence Losee
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This shrimp cocktail was a bit disappointing. I expected it to be more flavorful.


cooking with the double k
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I thought this shrimp cocktail was just average. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


MD AFZAL
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This shrimp cocktail was just okay. It wasn't anything special.


NAFISA ISLAM JYOTI.
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The sauce in this shrimp cocktail was too runny. It didn't coat the shrimp well.


Ifeholuwah Adebisi
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The shrimp in this cocktail were overcooked and tough.


Nelisiwe Khoza
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I found this shrimp cocktail recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Sudip Nath Yogi
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Not a fan of this shrimp cocktail recipe. The sauce was too sweet for my taste.


Krishna Jayswal
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I highly recommend this shrimp cocktail recipe. It's a surefire hit!


Mali Mali
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This shrimp cocktail is the perfect party food. It's elegant and delicious.


Jalane Wako
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I love that this shrimp cocktail recipe is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy appetizer.


Honest Sibanda
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The shrimp cocktail sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Abdul Majeed Haroon
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This is a classic shrimp cocktail recipe that is sure to impress.


Vishnu Kamait
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I've made this shrimp cocktail recipe for parties and potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jessica Crespin
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My family loved this shrimp cocktail. It was easy to make and tasted great.


Hazrat Zaid
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This is the best shrimp cocktail recipe I've ever tried. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


nayemajannat nur
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I've made this shrimp cocktail recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so good that I could drink it!


Kaleab Elias
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This shrimp cocktail recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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