How to Make Shrimp Cocktail

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.

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

Instructions

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

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

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

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

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

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.