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How to Make Shrimp Cocktail

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Shrimp Cocktail is a delicious appetizer that is pretty easy to make. The cocktail sauce can be made a few days in advance, and the shrimp can be cooked one day in advance so if you’re making this dish for serving guests, this is a great way of minimizing the work you have to do on the day.

From Quick Guide: Create an Appetizer
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 15 large shrimps
  • 1/2 cup Heinz chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 cup catsup
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup horseradish
  • 1 drop hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Horseradish
  • Lemon or Lime juice
  • Shrimp
  • Parsley
  • Salt
  • Hot Sauce
  • Heinz Chili Sauce
  • Worcestershire
  • Catsup
  1. Step 1

    Combine all ingredients except the shrimp to make the cocktail sauce. Let the sauce chill for two hours to allow flavors to blend.

  2. Step 2

    De-vein the shrimp and discard the heads and shells.

  3. Step 3

    Boil the shrimp in water for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat as soon as the shrimp are opaque.

  4. Step 4

    Drain the shrimp and put them in ice water to prevent them from cooking any further.

  5. Step 5

    Put 3 or 4 shrimps in a cocktail dish for a single serving, over a bed of iceberg lettuce.

  6. Step 6

    Pour cocktail sauce over the shrimp or serve it on the side for dipping.

  7. Step 7

    Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you’re making this dish in advance, don’t add the sauce to the shrimp until just before you’re ready to serve.

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doodlebug said

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on 10/22/2008 yum !! Love it 5*'s for you

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