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Shrimp Cocktail

Zesty Shrimp Cocktail: Your Easy Homemade Appetizer Choice

Enjoy this zesty shrimp cocktail as your effortless homemade appetizer, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Defrosted, peeled, and deveined with tails on
  • 1 tablespoon Salt For boiling
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional
For the Cocktail Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup Choose your favorite brand
  • 1/4 cup Mild Chili Sauce Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Prepared Horseradish Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Essential for flavor
  • 2 dashes Hot Sauce Adjust to heat preference

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • large bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water.
  2. Boil enough water in a medium pot, add salt and optional seasonings.
  3. Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque.
  4. Transfer the shrimp to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  5. Mix the cocktail sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
  6. Drain the shrimp, arrange them on a platter, and serve with the cocktail sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs and lemon wedges for garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.

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