Description
A classic and refreshing Shrimp Cocktail recipe featuring extra large cooked shrimp served chilled with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce made from chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. Perfect as an appetizer for gatherings or a light 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 (juice and 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 the shrimp by placing them in a bowl, rinsing with cold water for 20 minutes, and then draining. 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 hot horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard until well combined.
- Assemble the platter: Arrange crushed ice cubes on a serving platter, then top with the thawed shrimp and lemon wedges. Serve chilled with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use high-quality peeled and deveined cooked shrimp.
- Adjust the horseradish quantity to your heat preference for spiciness in the cocktail sauce.
- Chill the shrimp and sauce well before serving for an optimal refreshing taste.
- This shrimp cocktail makes a quick, elegant appetizer suitable for parties and gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1825 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 228 mg
