Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled boiled shrimp with a tangy cocktail sauce—no cooking required beyond boiling. Ready in 15 minutes, impressive enough for any appetizer spread.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb shrimp, large (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque throughout, stirring once, 2–3 minutes.
- 3
Drain shrimp and spread on a plate to cool for 2 minutes, then refrigerate.
- 4
Whisk ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- 5
Arrange chilled shrimp around the rim of a serving glass or small bowl filled with cocktail sauce.
- 6
Serve immediately with small forks or toothpicks for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- serving glass or bowl
- small forks or toothpicks
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