Description
This easy and classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe features perfectly cooked shrimp served chilled with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce. It's a refreshing 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
- 1/2 lemon (juiced and sliced into wedges)
- 2 teaspoons prepared hot horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Thaw Shrimp: Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight and rinse with cold water, then set aside. Alternatively, quick thaw by placing shrimp in a bowl and rinsing with cold water for 20 minutes. Drain well and chill until ready to serve.
- Prepare Cocktail Sauce: In a small bowl, combine chili sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Assemble and Serve: On a serving platter, arrange crushed ice cubes. Place the chilled shrimp on top of the ice and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve the cocktail sauce on the side chilled for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp for convenience and to save time.
- Adjust horseradish quantity to your preferred spice level.
- For extra presentation flair, garnish with fresh parsley or lemon zest.
- Keep shrimp well chilled and serve immediately for best freshness.
- This recipe doubles easily for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1825 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 228 mg
