Description
A classic shrimp cocktail recipe featuring extra-large cooked shrimp served chilled with a tangy and spicy homemade cocktail sauce made from chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. Perfect for an elegant appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound Simple Truth Extra Large Peeled and Deveined Cooked Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce
- 1/2 cup Kroger Chili Sauce
- 1/2 lemon (juiced and sliced into wedges)
- 2 teaspoons prepared hot horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp: Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight and rinse with cold water, then set aside. Alternatively, quick thaw by placing the shrimp in a bowl, rinsing with cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and chill until ready to serve.
- Prepare the cocktail sauce: In a small bowl, mix the chili sauce with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, the prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard until well combined.
- Assemble and serve: Arrange crushed ice cubes on a serving platter, then top with the shrimp and lemon wedges. Serve cold alongside the prepared cocktail sauce.
Notes
- Use extra-large cooked shrimp for the best presentation and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of horseradish to control the spice level of the sauce.
- Chilling the shrimp and sauce before serving enhances the flavors and refreshes the palate.
- Crushed ice helps keep the shrimp cold and adds an elegant touch to the presentation.
- This recipe is quick and easy, making it ideal for last-minute entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1825 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 228 mg
