SHRIMP COCKTAIL PLATTER

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Enjoy this distinctive platter heaped with shrimp and served with a tangy cocktail sauce - a delicious seafood appetizer!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb (26 to 30 count) cooked peeled deveined large shrimp with tails, thawed if frozen
1 cup purchased cocktail sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chipotle or regular chile powder
Watercress or fresh parsley sprigs
Lemon slices

Steps:

  • Rinse shrimp; pat dry. Line a 4-cup bowl with enough plastic wrap so that it hangs over edge of bowl. Arrange a layer of shrimp in a spiral pattern in bottom of bowl. Add additional layers, filling all spaces and pressing down, until bowl is full.
  • Fold the plastic wrap over shrimp. Place two 1-pound cans on top of shrimp and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl combine cocktail sauce, lime juice and chile powder; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Unwrap bowl. Pull plastic wrap away from top of bowl. To unmold, place a large platter upside down over bowl, then turn platter and bowl over; remove plastic wrap. Garnish the shrimp spiral with watercress and lemon slices. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 2 shrimp and 2 teaspoons sauce each, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Amr mostafa
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5 stars for this shrimp cocktail platter!


Reduan Mia
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I highly recommend this shrimp cocktail platter.


Colleen Obrien
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This shrimp cocktail platter is perfect for any party or gathering.


Mihlali Maki
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I will definitely be making this shrimp cocktail platter again.


jewel mary christian
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This is the best shrimp cocktail platter I've ever had!


Mereyem Legas
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I love this shrimp cocktail platter! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


masi Life
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This shrimp cocktail platter is always a hit at my parties. It's easy to make and always delicious.


Amanda Mokokwe
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I made this shrimp cocktail platter for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce.


Abdullah Shehzad
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The shrimp cocktail platter was delicious! The shrimp were cooked just right and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sushant Singh rajput
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This was my first time making shrimp cocktail and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahana Rahana
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I've made this shrimp cocktail platter several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is tangy and flavorful.


Zarb Afg
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This shrimp cocktail platter was a huge hit at my party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.