Cooking shrimp cocktail is easier than it may seem. Before I knew much about food or dining out, I knew that if they brought shrimp cocktails to the table as an appetizer, we were eating at a “fancy” restaurant. I’m sure I enjoyed the shrimp, but what I really loved was dipping the crackers in the spicy, horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp
Cocktail Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chili sauce
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 drops hot sauce, or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
Poaching Liquid
- 3 quarts cold water
- ¼ onion, sliced
- ½ lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised
- 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
Directions
Step 1
For the poaching liquid: Stir water, onion, lemon, garlic, tarragon, seafood seasoning, peppercorns, and bay leaf together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
For the cocktail sauce: Whisk ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
Step 3
For the shrimp: Bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil. Cook shrimp in the boiling liquid until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain.
Step 4
Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of poaching liquid ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 306 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol345mg | 115% |
Sodium1415mg | 62% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein48g | |
Vitamin C29mg | 144% |
Calcium175mg | 13% |
Iron6mg | 34% |
Potassium702mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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