How to Make Cocktail Shrimp (and save $)
Learn How to Make Cocktail Shrimp and impress your guests! It’s not as hard seems, and it definitely saves money when you make it yourself.
Servings 4
Calories 216kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 quarts water
- 1 onion chopped into quarters
- 10 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1 lemon halved
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lb shrimp raw, shell-on, de-viened and rinsed
Cocktail Sauce:
- 1 c. ketchup
- 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 Tbsp. horseradish sauce
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Put water in a large stock-pot. Add onion, garlic, lemon (lightly squeeze lemon into the water and then throw the entire lemon halves into the water as well), thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes before adding shrimp.
- Add shrimp and simmer about 2-3 minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp) or until the shrimp curls up and turns pink and is no longer transparent.
- Quickly drain (discarding everything but the shrimp) and place the shrimp in a bowl to cool to room temperature.
- Peel the shrimp (leaving the tail on if desired) and serve. If not serving immediately, refrigerate until ready to serve and remove 15-20 minutes prior to serving to allow shrimp to get to room temperature.
For the Cocktail Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1469mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3mg