Shrimp Martinis Recipe

Name: Shrimp Martinis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on, or buy them precooked; 2 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1 juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 cup chili sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup vegetable juice (I use V8); 1 salt to taste; 1 pepper to taste; 1 lemon, wedged; 2 rounded spoonfuls prepared horseradish

Servings: persons

1
If your shrimp are raw, steam them until pink, about 5 minutes, then run them under cold water to stop the cooking.
2
Chill until ready to serve.
3
Mix the celery, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, and vegetable juice together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Pour the sauce into 4 martini glasses and surround the rims with chilled shrimp.
5
Serve lemon wedges on cocktail forks alongside the glasses.
6
*To add an extra elegant flair, decorate the glasses with a swirl of lemon peel or frost them in the freezer.
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**Also keep a bowl nearby for the tails so your guests don't feel like they have to eat them.
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229

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on, or buy them precooked, 2 ribs celery, finely chopped, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 juice of 1/2 lemon, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Martinis 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Martinis

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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