Description
This classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe features perfectly cooked shrimp served chilled with a zesty, homemade cocktail sauce made from chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard. It's an easy, elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining 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, then drain. Chill until ready to serve.
- Make the Cocktail Sauce In a small bowl, mix the chili sauce with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, the prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard until well combined.
- Prepare the Serving Platter Top a serving platter with crushed ice cubes to keep the shrimp chilled and fresh during serving.
- Assemble and Serve Arrange the shrimp over the crushed ice and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve cold alongside the cocktail sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked and peeled shrimp for convenience and best texture.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, increase the amount of horseradish to taste.
- Serving the shrimp on crushed ice keeps them chilled and enhances presentation.
- Leftover cocktail sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lower sodium option, use reduced-sodium chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1825 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 228 mg
