Shrimp Cocktail
Easy Shrimp Cocktail is a classic appetizer for parties and celebrations. Shrimp is quickly cooked in a delicious broth and served with homemade cocktail sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound shrimp 16-20 count
- Cocktail Sauce
Instructions
- Add water and lemon juice to a saucepan.
- Stir in Old Bay Seasoning, bay leaf, peppercorns and ground pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and add shrimp.
- Continually stir shrimp until they are cooked through, curled and pink. Shrimp will no longer be gray and translucent.
- Remove shrimp from broth to a bowl. Cool slightly, cover and chill until ready to serve.
- If serving immediately, place shrimp in ice water for about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Serve with Cocktail Sauce.
Notes
Shrimp can be made a day in advance and chilled until ready to serve.
Double recipe as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1723mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g