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  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Easy
    25 minutes
    01-Feb
    Shrimp Cocktail is a classic appetizer dish that is sure to please your guests. It is a delicious combination of cooked shrimp, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a variety of herbs and vegetables. This dish is easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. It is a great way to add a bit of zest to any meal.    
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp
    • 1/2 cup ketchup
    • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    • Iceberg lettuce leaves, for serving
    • Lemon wedges, for garnish

    Method

    • Step-by-Step Method: How to Make Shrimp Cocktail
    • Chill a large serving bowl and small plates or glasses for serving.
    • If shrimp are not already chilled, place cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp in a single layer on a plate and refrigerate until cold.
    • Wash iceberg lettuce leaves and pat dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
    • Tear or trim lettuce leaves to fit the serving dishes and arrange as a bed in each dish.
    • In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
    • Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth and fully blended; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    • Finely chop parsley, celery, and onion separately to ensure even distribution in the cocktail.
    • Stir chopped parsley, celery, and onion into the sauce, reserving a pinch of parsley for garnish.
    • Place prepared shrimp on top of the lettuce bed in the chilled serving dishes, arranging evenly.
    • Spoon cocktail sauce generously over the shrimp or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
    • Sprinkle reserved chopped parsley over the shrimp for color and freshness.
    • Garnish each plate or glass with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
    • Serve immediately while shrimp and sauce are chilled for optimal flavor and food safety.