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Easy Shrimp Cocktail

Easy Shrimp Cocktail

Devashish
This classic shrimp cocktail recipe delivers a perfect balance of succulent seafood and zesty sauce in just 5 minutes. The refreshing combination offers a delightful blend of flavors while providing essential nutrients like Vitamin A and C, making it a guilt-free choice for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 41 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

For Cocktail Sauce

  • 1 cup ketchup homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp cooked, tail-on, rinsed with cold water

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Taste and adjust to your preference (more horseradish if you want it spicier and more ketchup if you want it mellower).
  • The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days in advance.
  • Serve cold with shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.05gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 366mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword boiled shrimp, chilled shellfish, cocktail sauce, party snacks, seafood appetizer
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