CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Before I knew much about food or dining out, I knew that if they brought shrimp cocktails to the table as an appetizer, we were eating at a 'fancy' restaurant. I'm sure I enjoyed the shrimp, but what I really loved was dipping the crackers in the spicy, horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir water, onion, lemon, garlic, tarragon, seafood seasoning, peppercorns, and bay leaf together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
- Whisk ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
- Bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil. Cook the shrimp in the boiling liquid until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain. Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 345 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 47.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1414.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
COCKTAIL SAUCE WITHOUT HORSERADISH
I started making this years ago because I don't like horseradish. It dawned on me today that I had never posted this simple recipe. The chilling time is optional. I have used it many times immediately after mixing. Chilling just blends the flavors a little more. Cooking time is chilling time.
Provided by CarrolJ
Categories Sauces
Time 1h5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix everything together and chill for at least one hour before serving if desired.
- If you like lots of lemon juice you can add another teaspoon for more zip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 663.1, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 11.4, Protein 0.9
PERFECT SHRIMP COCKTAIL (NO HORSERADISH)
I love shrimp cocktails but hate the sauce they come with in the store or restaurants . When ever I go to mexico they make the most delicious Cocktails out of Shrimp, Clam ,Abalone or Octopus. I like the Shrimp the best but love the clam to. You can make a cocktail with all of these or just one.
Provided by Juliansmommy
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- in a tall cup or a bowl squeeze the juice from both limes. juicy ones are best.
- I like to chop the shrimp first and let it soak in the lime juice while I chop the other ingredients.
- Chop avocado , cucumber and green onion to the size of your liking. I like everything pretty small.
- add all to the bowl and mix in catsup ( and tabasco if you want ). Mix well and enjoy.
- This recipes is really all to taste but the directions are just how I like it.
- You can add tomatoes , white onion, cilantro more or less lemon juice and/or catsup If you like. You can also add more or less shrimp, avocado, and/or cucumber. add salt and pepper if you like.
- remember if you use fresh raw clams to keep the juice from them for the cocktail . If you use abalone or octopus boil first.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 308.9, Sodium 695.2, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 9.8, Protein 35.5
HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Learn how to make a perfect shrimp cocktail at home, including your own homemade cocktail sauce and instructions for the type of shrimp to use and how to cook them so that they're tender, juicy and delicious. Listen to me explain briefly about how to make this shrimp cocktail, with some great tips along the way, by clicking the play button below: [sc name="shrimpcocktailrotd"][/sc]
Provided by Christine Pittman
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full of water.
- Add salt.
- If using lemon, squeeze the juice of the lemon into the pot and add the peel and flesh once squeezed. Add the peppercorns and parsley if using.
- Bring the pot to a rapid boil over high heat.
- Remove from the heat and let it stop boiling.
- Add the shrimp. Stir. Put the lid on the saucepan.Cover the pot. Let sit for 4-5 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and pink.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath: In a large bowl put two cups of ice cubes and fill halfway with cold water.
- When shrimp are cooked, drain off the hot liquid and transfer shrimp (but not the aromatics) to the ice bath. Let them sit in there for a few minutes to fully cool off before draining.
- Peel shrimp but leave the tails on.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, pinch of salt, and the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, if using.
- Taste, add more horseradish if desired.
- Divide sauce among 4 small bowls or wine glasses or martini glasses.
- Hang shrimp from the rims. Serve immediately. (See above in blog post for alternate serving suggestions.)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 shrimp and 1/4 cup cocktail sauce, Calories 188 calories, Sugar 17 g, Sodium 971 mg, Fat 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23.4 g, Cholesterol 182.5 mg
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