Shrimp Cocktail

This classic shrimp cocktail recipe makes a delicious and easy appetizer that everybody loves. Homemade cocktail sauce recipe included.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword shrimp cocktail, shrimp cocktail recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 154 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

3 quarts of Water
Lemon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 pounds large shrimp - peeled deveined with tails on
Cocktail sauce (store bought or homemade - see below for homemade cocktail sauce)

1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 Tablespoon Tabasco (more or less, to preference - and any brand of hot sauce works)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced

Add water and lemon slices to a large dutch oven and bring it to a boil over high heat on the stovetop. Once it is boiling, add the salt and let it cook for about 1 minute.
Fill a large bowl with cold water. Set aside.
Layer a few clean paper towels on a plate. Set aside.
Remove the pot from the heat and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp in the water until it turns pink, about 2-3 minutes. Then remove the shrimp from the water and place it into a bowl of cold water for 1-2 minutes, then remove it with a slotted spoon and place it onto the towel lined plate. At this point you can either serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce or place it into an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.
To serve: pour the cocktail sauce into a small dish, place it onto a platter and arrange the shrimp around it. Enjoy!!

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator, and it is based on six servings.

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

Cholesterol 243mg81%

Sodium 1663mg72%

Potassium 497mg14%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 109IU2%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 122mg12%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.