The Best Easy Shrimp co*cktail Recipe (2024)

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The best homemade shrimp co*cktail sauce ever – The Best Easy Shrimp co*cktail Recipe is delicious, easy, and transforms any dinner into a special event!

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Easy Homemade co*cktail Sauce

The best homemade shrimp co*cktail sauce ever – based off one of my favorite seafood co*cktail sauces – this shrimp co*cktail sauce and shrimp recipe is so easy, delicious, and one of the most delicious appetizers you can make for a fancy night at home!

If you always order shrimp co*cktail when eating out, this recipe is going to become your new favorite.

Shrimp co*cktail is the perfect appetizer for a party, its easy to whip up, and homemade shrimp co*cktail sauce is so easy to make, and tastes about a million times better than the stuff from a jar!

We hope you love this recipe as much as we do.

Tips For The Best co*cktail Sauce

I love a slightly chunky co*cktail sauce – so I try to not overblend, so it’s not too runny.

If you keep your co*cktail sauce in a tight jar in a cool dry place (I keep mine in the fridge) it will keep for up to a month – but I like to make it fresh for the best flavors.

Use freshly grated horseradish: Freshly grated horseradish will give your co*cktail sauce a more vibrant flavor compared to store-bought horseradish.

Use high-quality ketchup: The quality of your ketchup will impact the flavor of your co*cktail sauce, so it’s best to use a high-quality ketchup brand.

Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give your co*cktail sauce a tangy, bright flavor that complements the other ingredients.

Let it sit: Letting your co*cktail sauce sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving will allow the flavors to meld together and intensify.

Adjust the seasonings to your taste: Everyone has their own preference when it comes to the level of spiciness and sweetness in their co*cktail sauce. Experiment with different amounts of horseradish, hot sauce, and sugar to find the perfect balance for your taste buds.

Use the right dipping vessel: co*cktail sauce is typically served with shrimp or seafood, so it’s important to choose a dipping vessel that is easy to use with your fingers and doesn’t tip over easily. co*cktail glasses or small bowls with a wide base work well.

Recipe FAQs

Easy Seafood Dinner Recipe Ideas You’ll Love:

If you love how easy and impressive this shrimp co*cktail sauce recipe is, you’ll love my other easy seafood dishes that are guaranteed to impress for date night!

Most of these recipes are one pot seafood dishes, and all are ready in under 30 minutes with minimal work and cleanup for a perfect seafood dinner.

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The Best Easy Shrimp co*cktail Sauce Recipe

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Shrimp co*cktail Sauce

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Tangy, spicy, delicious co*cktail sauce that is easy to make and perfect for shrimp co*cktail.

Ingredients

• 32 Shrimp, 21 to 25 count tiger shrimp
• For the brine:
• 1/4 cup salt, kosher
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups ice
• For the co*cktail sauce:
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup prepared chili sauce
• 4 tablespoons horseradish
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Few grinds fresh black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

1. Rinse shrimp under cold water, and remove shells (keep the tail on) and clean out any vein if needed.
2. Place cleaned shrimp into a bowl with brine and refrigerate mixture for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. While shrimp are brining, place tomatoes, chili sauce, horseradish, sugar, pepper, and salt in food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Refrigerate co*cktail sauce until ready to serve.
5. Place a baking sheet or broiler pan under oven broiler and preheat for 5 minutes.
6. Remove shrimp from brine and drain thoroughly.
7. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and dry on paper towels. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, if desired.
8. Place shrimp onto a sizzling sheet pan and return to broiler immediately.
9. After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp with a pair of tongs.
10. Return the shrimp to broiler for 1 minute.
11. Transfer to a cold cookie sheet.
12. Refrigerate immediately.
13. Once shrimp have chilled, arrange with co*cktail sauce in a martini glass or as desired.

Nutrition Information

Yield 30Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 35Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 20mgSodium 1160mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 0gSugar 3gProtein 2g

Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.

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