Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail is a classic party appetizer that needs to be at your next gathering! This party favorite is easy to throw together and can be made in advance.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium RAW shrimp (peeled, tail on)
- 3 quarts water
- 1 halved lemon
- ½ onion
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Steps
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Fill a large stock pot with 3 quarts water. Squeeze 1 halved lemon into the water and then drop the lemon halves into the pot.
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Add ½ onion, 2 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring the water mixture to a boil.
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Fill a large bowl with ice and water and set it near the stove.
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Add half the 2 pounds medium RAW shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the ice water. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Drain once cooled and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Add 1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce, and ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to a small bowl. Whisk to combine then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Place the cocktail sauce in a medium bowl on a large platter. Surround it with the cooked shrimp. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (15% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| medium RAW shrimp | 2 pounds | $3.75/kg | $0.75 |
| quarts water | 3 | - | - |
| halved lemon | 1 | - | - |
| onion | 0.5 | - | - |
| bay leaves | 2 | $1.56/kg | $0.31 |
| granulated sugar | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| salt | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| ketchup | 1 cup | - | - |
| lemon juice | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| lemon zest | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| prepared horseradish | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| Tabasco sauce | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| Worcestershire sauce | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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