Shrimp Cocktail with Citrus Cocktail Sauce
Classic chilled shrimp appetizer with a tangy, spiced cocktail sauce. Elegant enough for entertaining, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
Step 2
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more hot sauce. Refrigerate.
Step 3
Fill a pot with 2 quarts water, add lemon halves and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
Step 4
Add shrimp and stir. Cook until all shrimp are opaque and curled, 3–4 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer shrimp to an ice bath. Chill for at least 10 minutes until cold.
Step 6
Drain shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 7
Arrange shrimp around the rim of a coupe glass or serving bowl filled with ice.
Step 8
Place cocktail sauce in a small ramekin in the center. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 4-quart pot
- large bowl (for ice bath)
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- ramekin
- spoon
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