Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
Juicy poached shrimp dunked in a zesty tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce. Serve ice-cold with lemon wedges for an elegant appetizer or light dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 168
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink and firm, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water.
Step 2
While shrimp chill, whisk together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and hot sauce until smooth.
Step 3
Drain cooled shrimp and pat dry. Divide between serving glasses or a platter.
Step 4
Pour cocktail sauce into a small bowl and serve alongside shrimp with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- bowl (for ice water)
- whisk
- serving glasses or small plate
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