Unbelievable Shrimp Cocktail

Elevate your appetizer game with this Unbelievable Shrimp Cocktail—an easy yet elegant dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender, succulent shrimp poached in a flavorful broth of garlic, bay leaves, and fresh lemon, this recipe guarantees perfectly cooked, juicy shrimp every time. Paired with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce that blends tangy ketchup, bold horseradish, and a hint of spice from Worcestershire and hot sauce, this dish delivers a harmonious balance of flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this show-stopping shrimp cocktail is ideal for entertaining or serving as a light and refreshing starter. Garnish with lemon wedges for an extra pop of citrus and watch it disappear from the table! Perfect for seafood lovers and party hosts, this shrimp cocktail recipe is as simple as it is sensational.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp (peeled, deveined, with tails on)
• 1 whole Lemon
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (additional for sauce)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt, the juice of 1 lemon, the squeezed lemon halves, the garlic cloves, and the bay leaves.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the simmering water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.

Step 4

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water) to stop the cooking process. Let the shrimp chill for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Drain and pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Arrange them on a serving platter or in a bowl.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Serve the chilled shrimp alongside the cocktail sauce, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

Step 8

Enjoy your Unbelievable Shrimp Cocktail!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	851.6 grams (851.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	867

Total Fat 18.20g	23%
Saturated Fat 3.20g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.40g
Cholesterol 902mg	301%
Sodium 9844mg	428%
Total Carbohydrate 73.40g	27%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 47.80g
Protein 110.70g	221%

Vitamin D 3IU	13%
Calcium 228mg	18%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1397mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.2%

Protein: 49.2%

Carbs: 32.6%