Shrimp Cocktail Fall Appetizer Recipe
Emily Carter
A simple, flavorful shrimp cocktail with a zesty twist that’ll have your guests begging for the recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 130 kcal
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce optional
Boil the shrimp: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add Old Bay seasoning and halved lemon.
Cook the shrimp: Drop shrimp into boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and firm.
Chill the shrimp: Transfer cooked shrimp to an ice water bath. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Make the cocktail sauce: In a small bowl, mix ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
Serve: Arrange shrimp in glasses or bowls. Pour sauce into small cups for dipping.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 40%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra zing.
- Serve with a side of crackers or veggies for dipping.
- Make it extra spicy by increasing the horseradish or hot sauce.
Enjoy the shrimp cocktail, and pretend you didn’t just eat the whole bowl.