Shrimp Cocktail
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
33 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Shrimp Cocktail is a slam dunk appetizer at any party - it draws people to the buffet table every time. It's very simple to cook shrimp, but also very easy to over-cook them too. Here are some tips on how to make the very best shrimp cocktail.
Course:
Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Seafood, Paleo Friendly, Gluten Free
Servings: 8
Calories: 134 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 onion peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 ribs celery halved
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 peppercorns
- 8 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 lemon halved
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2
pounds
Black Tiger shrimp
peeled and deveined
Cocktail Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- dash or two Tabasco® sauce
Instructions
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Combine the onion, garlic, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme and salt in a large stockpot and add 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon into the water and toss the squeezed lemon halves into the pot as well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Prepare the shrimp while the water simmers – peel and devein and make sure the shrimp is no longer frozen.
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Prepare the cocktail sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl and mixing well.
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Drop the shrimp into the simmering liquid. Give the shrimp a stir and let them sit in the hot liquid for about 3 minutes or until the water comes back to a boil. They should turn bright pink and feel firm if squeezed. Drain the shrimp and transfer the shrimp to an ice bath to cool for a few minutes. Remove from the ice bath and dry well. You can do this step a day ahead of time if desired.
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Serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce to dip into.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 2692mg112%
Potassium 309mg9%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 405IU8%
Vitamin C 20.4mg25%
Calcium 87mg9%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.