Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful appetizer that elevates any gathering. Featuring succulent shrimp paired with a zesty, spicy dipping sauce, this dish is both visually appealing and a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for summer barbecues or elegant dinner parties, it’s simple to prepare yet impressively delicious. Serve it chilled for a refreshing taste experience that will have your guests coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup high-quality ketchup
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
- In a bowl, combine ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; mix well.
- Drain shrimp after cooling and pat dry. Arrange on a platter surrounding the spicy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 140mg