Easy Flavorful Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds peeled and deveined extra-large raw shrimp
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 3-4 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 quarts water
- Slices of lemon for garnish
Cocktail Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- To make cocktail sauce combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large stock pot add water, carrots, celery, garlic cloves, Old Bay, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to maintain a low boil. Cook for 15 minutes.
- While broth cooks, prepare an ice bath by placing 4-5 cups of ice in a large bowl along with 4 to 5 cups of cool tap water.
- Remove pot from heat and add shrimp. Cook shrimp, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. The shrimp will be pink and curled.
- Once the shrimp has cooked remove them with a large, slotted, spoon and immediately place in the prepared ice bath to stop cooking. Allow shrimp to sit in the bath for 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly chilled.
- Remove the shrimp from the ice bath and place them in a bowl or on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate shrimp until ready to serve. Serve with prepared cocktail sauce or your favorite store-bought sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1315mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3689IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg