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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe π€
Overview:
Name: Shrimp Cocktail
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Description: This delightful dish is perfect as an appetizer or alongside any meal. The vibrant red of the shrimp, accentuated by the parsley and lemon slices, adds a festive touch to any occasion. Seafood lovers will adore this flavorful treat!
Recipe Information:
- Category: Healthy
- Keywords: Christmas, < 30 Mins, Steam, Beginner Cook, Easy
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 154.5 per serving
- Fat Content: 2.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 172.8mg
- Sodium Content: 548.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 7.5g
- Protein Content: 23.6g
Ingredients:
- 2 large shrimp π¦
- 1 cup catsup π
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce π₯
- 2 tbsp horseradish π±
- 1 bunch fresh parsley πΏ
- Lemon slices π
Instructions:
Step | Description |
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1 | Steam the Shrimp: Steam the shrimp for about 5 minutes until they turn pink. Be cautious not to overcook. |
2 | Prepare the Shrimp: After steaming, allow the shrimp to cool. Remove the shells, leaving the tails intact. |
3 | Make the Cocktail Sauce: In a small serving bowl, mix the catsup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. |
4 | Chill the Sauce: Refrigerate the cocktail sauce while you prepare the remaining ingredients. |
5 | Set up Serving Bowl: Fill a larger serving bowl with crushed ice. Place the bowl of cocktail sauce in the center to chill. |
6 | Garnish: Arrange sprigs of parsley and lemon slices around the center bowl on top of the ice, enhancing the green and red color scheme. |
7 | Serve: Arrange the steamed shrimp around the edge of the larger bowl, ensuring the tails hang over the edge for easy grabbing. |
Enjoy Your Festive Treat! π
Whether it’s for a holiday gathering or a quick appetizer, this Shrimp Cocktail recipe is bound to impress. With its zesty flavor and vibrant presentation, it’s a delightful addition to any occasion. Enjoy!