Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail: A Classic Appetizer

Shrimp cocktail is a timeless appetizer that has graced tables for decades. Its simplicity and elegance make it a crowd-pleaser at parties, gatherings, and special occasions.

Ingredients:

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup cocktail sauce

Lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the shrimp: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and curl up.

2. Chill the shrimp: Drain the shrimp and immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

3. Prepare the cocktail sauce: In a small bowl, combine the cocktail sauce with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

4. Assemble the shrimp cocktail: Arrange the chilled shrimp in a serving dish. Pour the cocktail sauce over the shrimp and garnish with lemon wedges.

Tips:

For a more flavorful cocktail sauce, add a dash of horseradish or a few drops of Tabasco sauce.

To make the shrimp cocktail ahead of time, cook and chill the shrimp up to 24 hours in advance. Assemble the cocktail just before serving.

Serve the shrimp cocktail with crackers, breadsticks, or celery sticks for dipping.

Variations:

Avocado Shrimp Cocktail
Add sliced avocado to the cocktail sauce for a creamy twist.

Mango Shrimp Cocktail
Replace the cocktail sauce with a mango salsa for a tropical flavor.

Spicy Shrimp Cocktail
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the cocktail sauce for a kick.

Nutritional Information:

A serving of shrimp cocktail (4 ounces shrimp with 1/4 cup cocktail sauce) contains approximately:

Calories
150

Protein
20 grams

Fat
5 grams

Carbohydrates
10 grams

Shrimp cocktail is a low-calorie, high-protein appetizer that is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

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