Description
A quick and easy shrimp cocktail appetizer that is perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cocktail sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 lemon wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Thaw frozen shrimp under cold water if necessary.
- Cook the shrimp: Boil shrimp in salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink. Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- Assemble your bites: Place each shrimp on small cocktail glasses or skewers.
- Add cocktail sauce: Top each shrimp with a dollop of cocktail sauce or serve alongside in small bowls.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley and arrange lemon wedges around the platter.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can also be served with a variety of dipping sauces.
- For a spicier kick, you can add horseradish to the cocktail sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg