Ingredients (~4 servings)
- 1/2 Lb frozen, pre-cooked shrimp (tail-on recommended)
For the Cocktail Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 to 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Make the Cocktail Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add 1/2 Tbsp of prepared horseradish to start. Stir everything together.
Taste the sauce. If you want more “kick,” add the remaining horseradish (or more) until it’s at the spice level you like.
Cover the sauce and let it sit in the fridge for at least ~30 minutes (or overnight). This is a critical step, as the flavors need time to meld.
Prepare the Shrimp and Serve
When you are ready to serve, defrost the shrimp. The best way is to place them in a bowl in the fridge overnight.
For a quick defrost, place the frozen shrimp in a colander and run them under cold water for ~5-10 minutes.
Pat the shrimp dry and arrange them on a platter with the bowl of cocktail sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
This recipe uses pre-cooked frozen shrimp. Let the finished sauce sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~4 servings)
- 1/2 Lb frozen tail-on recommended, pre-cooked shrimp
For the Cocktail Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 to 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine ketchup, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- Add 1/2 Tbsp horseradish and stir.
- Taste and add more horseradish if desired for extra spice.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Defrost shrimp in the fridge overnight, or run under cold water for 5-10 minutes.
- Pat shrimp dry and arrange on a platter with cocktail sauce.
Notes
Flavor melding time is essential for best results.
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