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Shrimp Cocktail

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword shrimp-cocktail, shrimp-cocktail-recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 servings (may vary)
Calories 147kcal

Ingredients

  • Shrimp:
  • 3 quarts cold water
  • 2 lbs extra large peel on shrimp deveined with tails
  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp seafood seasoning
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 1 medium onion cut into wedges
  • 1 medium lemon cut into wedges
  • 2 large sprigs fresh tarragon
  • Cocktail Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce i.e. Heinz or similar
  • 1-2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp hot sauce or sriracha hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • Lemon Dill Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
  • 1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 tsp Seafood seasoning, Creole OR Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  • To Make Shrimp: Bring water to a rolling boil in a deep pot. Add peppercorns, seafood seasoning, bay leaf, onion wedges, lemon wedges and tarragon. Lower heat to medium high and boil for 15 minutes to infuse the water with flavor.
  • Add shrimp, return to a boil, if needed. Cook for 5 minutes or just until the shrimp begins to curl and turn bright pink. Once done, immediately immerse in ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, peel and chill until serving.
  • Cocktail sauce: In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Chill until serving.
  • Lemon Dill Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, parsley, dill and seasoning. (You can use Seafood, Cajun OR Creole seasoning) Chill until serving.
  • To serve, arrange shrimp on platter with sauces and lemon wedges garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg