Classic Shrimp Cocktail - a delicious and easy shrimp cocktail recipe (with cocktail sauce recipe) - the perfect appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce:
½cupketchup
¼cupchili sauce
2-3tablespoonsprepared horseradish
1tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonhot sauceoptional
½teaspoonworcestershire sauce
Shrimp:
1poundjumbo shrimpshelled & tail-on
2-3lemon slices
2teaspoonsOld Bay Seasoning
1-2teaspoonskosher salt
Instructions
Make Cocktail Sauce: In a small bowl, add ½ cup ketchup, ¼ cup chili sauce, 2-3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, and ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine. Taste and add any additional horseradish, as desired. Set aside.
Prep to Boil: Bring a large pot of water to boil (leave enough room in the pot to add the shrimp). Fill a large mixing bowl with cold water and add ice (this is your ice bath to stop the shrimp from cooking). Set next to the stove.
Boil Shrimp: To the pot of boiling water add 2-3 lemon slices, 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning and 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt. Stir to combine. Add 1 pound jumbo shrimp and let cook 1-2 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and place directly into the ice bath. Let cool 5 minutes.
Serve: Remove from ice bath and place on a shallow serving bowl filled with ice. Enjoy with Shrimp Cocktail Sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
Make Ahead: Make this appetizer up to 24 hours in advanced. Put the sauce and shrimp in separate airtight containers and store in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.