Description
🍤 Refreshing and packed with protein, this shrimp cocktail is the perfect appetizer for any occasion, offering a delicious balance of zesty and savory flavors! 🍋
🥑 Served chilled with a classic tangy cocktail sauce, it’s a light yet satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests! ❄️
Ingredients
Cooked large shrimp (21-25 count per pound)
Ketchup
Prepared horseradish
Fresh lemon juice
Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce
Salt
Water (for poaching)
Ice (for ice bath)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and season it with salt, lemon slices, and optional aromatics like bay leaves or peppercorns.
2. Add the shrimp and poach them for 4 to 7 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
3. Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and water.
4. Transfer the cooked shrimp to the ice bath to stop the cooking process and chill them quickly.
5. While the shrimp cool, prepare the cocktail sauce by mixing ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to taste.
6. Drain the chilled shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel.
7. Arrange the shrimp by hanging them on the rim of a serving glass, bowl, or platter filled with ice.
8. Pour the cocktail sauce into small cups or bowls for dipping.
9. Garnish with lemon wedges and optional fresh herbs for presentation.
10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours before serving.
11. Keep the shrimp and cocktail sauce cold and avoid leaving them out for more than 2 hours.
Notes
Poach the shrimp gently in seasoned water for the best texture, and immediately chill them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Serve the shrimp in a stylish presentation, such as martini glasses or a chilled platter, and keep them cold with ice to maintain freshness.
Pair the shrimp with a well-balanced cocktail sauce made with ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce for the perfect flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American