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Easy Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Taylor
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe featuring extra-large peeled and deveined cooked shrimp served chilled with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce made from chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. Perfect for an elegant appetizer or party snack.


Ingredients

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Shrimp

  • 1 pound Simple Truth Extra Large Peeled and Deveined Cooked Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Kroger Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 lemon (juice and wedges)
  • 2 teaspoons prepared hot horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard


Instructions

  1. Thaw Shrimp: Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight and rinse with cold water, then set aside. Alternatively, quick thaw by placing the shrimp in a bowl with cold water for 15-20 minutes, rinse, drain, and chill until ready to serve.
  2. Prepare Cocktail Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the chili sauce with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard until well combined.
  3. Arrange and Serve: On a serving platter, spread a layer of crushed ice. Arrange the shrimp and lemon wedges on top of the ice and serve chilled with the cocktail sauce on the side.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use extra-large cooked shrimp already peeled and deveined.
  • Adjust the horseradish quantity to taste for more or less heat.
  • Keep shrimp well chilled on ice for a refreshing presentation.
  • The cocktail sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.
  • This is a quick and easy recipe perfect for entertaining.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 shrimp
  • Calories: 188 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 1825 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 228 mg