Best Best Ever Shrimp Cocktail Recipes

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TRULY THE BEST SHRIMP COCKTAIL RECIPE EVER



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Look, I know it's a little ridiculous to call a recipe "the best," buuuuttttttt this recipe is seriously THE BEST shrimp cocktail recipe ever. The poaching method gives the shrimp a wonderful, delicate texture and flavor, and the sauce has a hint of gin in it, so. Don't miss it.

Provided by Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Categories     Snacks and Starters

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup (272 grams) ketchup
1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons (12 grams) prepared horseradish, drained well
1 teaspoon good gin
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
2 pounds (907 grams) unpeeled colossal shrimp
8 cups (1900 ml) water
1 cup (237 ml) dry vermouth or white wine
2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 bay leaves
1 small onion, sliced
4 fresh tarragon sprigs
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix together the ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish, gin, Tabasco, celery salt, and sea salt. Chill until ready to serve. Stir in parsley right before serving.
  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails attached. You can refer to the video for visual cues on how to do this.
  • Place peels into a large pot. Add water, vermouth or wine, 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt, peppercorns, coriander seeds, bay leaves, onion, tarragon, and lemon.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let sit 30 minutes more, then strain broth through a fine sieve into a fresh pot.
  • Bring stock to a boil, then remove from heat. Add shrimp and cover tightly. Leave for 3 to 4 minutes, until just opaque throughout (still off the heat - the shrimp "poach" in the residual heat and remain amazingly tender).
  • While the shrimp poach, fill a large bowl with ice water and the remaining tablespoon kosher salt.
  • Transfer shrimp to bowl to stop the cooking and chill thoroughly. They will firm up a bit as they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 grams carbohydrates, Fat 1.3 grams fat, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 17.2 grams protein

CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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Before I knew much about food or dining out, I knew that if they brought shrimp cocktails to the table as an appetizer, we were eating at a 'fancy' restaurant. I'm sure I enjoyed the shrimp, but what I really loved was dipping the crackers in the spicy, horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 quarts cold water
¼ onion, sliced
½ lemon
2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup chili sauce
¼ cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot sauce, or to taste
1 pinch salt
2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp

Steps:

  • Stir water, onion, lemon, garlic, tarragon, seafood seasoning, peppercorns, and bay leaf together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
  • Bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil. Cook the shrimp in the boiling liquid until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain. Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 345 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 47.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1414.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd favorite. It's the one appetizer that I serve for every special occasion as well as for munchie meals. -Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 quarts water
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 medium lemon, sliced
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
5 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
SAUCE:
1 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. , Drain shrimp and immediately rinse in cold water. Refrigerate until cold, 2-3 hours. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. , Arrange shrimp on a serving platter; serve with sauce. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 13m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon
Kosher salt
2 pounds large shrimp in the shell (about 30)
1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz)
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Cut the lemon in half and add it to a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cool water. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and devein them. Keep cold until ready to serve.
  • For the cocktail sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve with the shrimp.

BEST EVER SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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i tried a cocktail simular to this in whistler B.C at a mexican resteraunt and i had to make it myself it was sooooo good.. now i can't get enuf and it is so easy to make.

Provided by likeriaj

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

70 -90 precooked prawns (tail on or off)
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup siracha hot sauce (more or less to taste)
1/2 medium red onion, minced
1 avocado, cubed small
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 medium lime, juice of

Steps:

  • 1. mix ketchup, siracha hot sauce and lime juice and mix well.
  • 2. add chopped avacado, minced red onion and cilantro and mix again.
  • 3. if you want to go easy you can add all the prawns into mixture, but for better presentation add about half the prawns into mixture .
  • 4. for nice presentation scoop desired about of cocktail into martini glass or desert cup and use remaining prawns to dress the outside of glass.
  • 5. for better flavour chill for at least an hour before serving.
  • 6. serve with tortilla chips or saltine crackers on the side if desired.
  • 7. goes well with a cold Corona.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 982.1, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.7, Protein 10.9

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