Shrimp Cocktail - a Classic Appetizer Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cocktail - a Classic Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 count); ½ cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (to taste); 3 drops Tabasco sauce (or other hot sauce); 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (to taste); 1 tablespoon minced onion (optional); iceberg lettuce (optional); lemon slice, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 count)
½ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
3 drops Tabasco sauce (or other hot sauce)
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (to taste)
1 tablespoon minced onion (optional)
iceberg lettuce (optional)
lemon slice, for garnish (optional)

1
Put the shrimp in a large pot over high heat with water to cover.
2
Salt the water, and when it boils, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the shrimp are pink all over, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Combine all the other ingredients, except lettuce and lemon slices; taste and adjust the seasonings.
4
If time allows, chill both the shrimp and sauce; peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact.
5
Serve individual servings of shrimp, on a bed of lettuce, if you like, with a small bowl of sauce.
6
Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

150

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 count), ½ cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Cocktail - a Classic Appetizer 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 - a Classic Appetizer

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