The Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: The Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 32 shell-on (21 to 25 count) tiger shrimp; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 2 cups ice; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup prepared chili sauce; 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon sugar; Few grinds fresh black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning

Servings: persons

32 shell-on (21 to 25 count) tiger shrimp
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 cups ice
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup prepared chili sauce
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
Few grinds fresh black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning

1
Using a pair of scissors or a serrated knife, make an incision down the backside of the shrimp, following the intestinal track.
2
Eviscerate shrimp and rinse under cool water leaving shells intact.
3
Place cleaned shrimp into a bowl with brine and refrigerate mixture for 20 to 25 minutes.
4
While shrimp are brining, place tomatoes, chili sauce, horseradish, sugar, pepper, and salt in food processor and blend until smooth.
5
Refrigerate cocktail sauce until ready to serve.
6
Place a baking sheet or broiler pan under oven broiler and preheat for 5 minutes.
7
Remove shrimp from brine and drain thoroughly.
8
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and dry on paper towels.
9
In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, if desired.
10
Place shrimp onto a sizzling sheet pan and return to broiler immediately.
11
After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp with a pair of tongs.
12
Return the shrimp to broiler for 1 minute.
13
Transfer to a cold cookie sheet.
14
Refrigerate immediately.
15
Once shrimp have chilled, arrange with cocktail sauce in a martini glass or as desired.

883

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

192

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 32 shell-on (21 to 25 count) tiger shrimp, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, The 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.

The Shrimp Cocktail

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