Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups cold water; 2 medium carrots, quartered; 2 stalks celery, quartered; 1 large onion, quartered; 1 head garlic, halved; 1 lemon, halved; 12 bunch fresh parsley; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb shrimp, in the shell, rinsed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; seafood cocktail sauce; lemon wedge; 1 cup ketchup; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated; 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish; ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; hot sauce, to taste

Servings: persons

10 cups cold water
2 medium carrots, quartered
2 stalks celery, quartered
1 large onion, quartered
1 head garlic, halved
1 lemon, halved
12 bunch fresh parsley
5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 lb shrimp, in the shell, rinsed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
seafood cocktail sauce
lemon wedge
1 cup ketchup
1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
4 teaspoons prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
hot sauce, to taste

1
Put the water, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, lemon, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Lower the heat to a simmer, set a cover on top slightly ajar, and cook for 10 to 30 minutes.
3
Drop the shrimp into the liquid and turn off the heat.
4
Cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they curl and turn pink, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes for medium shrimp, 3 minutes for large ones.
5
Drain and cool to room temperature.
6
Peel the shrimp and remove the vein along the curve of the shrimp, if desired.
7
Refrigerate if not serving right away.
8
If refrigerated, bring the shrimp to room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
9
To serve put the cocktail sauce in a medium bowl and surround with the shrimp, or loop the shrimp over the edge of an individual cocktail glass and top with the sauce.
10
Garnish with the lemon and serve.
11
Combine the ketchup, lemon zest and juice, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
12
Add hot sauce, if desired.
13
Mix well, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

634

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups cold water, 2 medium carrots, quartered, 2 stalks celery, quartered, 1 large onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Cocktail falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Cocktail

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