Description
This classic Shrimp Cocktail Recipe features tender, cooked shrimp served chilled with a tangy homemade cocktail sauce made from chili sauce, fresh lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. It's a quick and easy appetizer perfect for entertaining or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound Simple Truth Extra Large Peeled and Deveined Cooked Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce
- 1/2 cup Kroger Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- 2 teaspoons prepared hot horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- Additional lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw Shrimp. Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight and rinse with cold water, then set aside. For a quicker method, place the shrimp in a bowl and rinse with cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and chill until ready to serve.
- Prepare Cocktail Sauce. In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, fresh lemon juice, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Assemble and Serve. Arrange crushed ice on a serving platter. Place the chilled shrimp on top of the ice along with lemon wedges. Serve the cocktail sauce on the side, keeping everything cold for best flavor.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp for convenience and quick preparation.
- Adjust horseradish amount to taste for desired spiciness.
- For an upscale presentation, serve shrimp chilled on a bed of ice in individual cocktail glasses.
- Leftover cocktail sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure shrimp is fully thawed and well chilled before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1825 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 228 mg
