Cocktail Shrimp

Elevate your appetizer game with this classic and elegant Cocktail Shrimp recipe, perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender, jumbo shrimp poached in a fragrant broth of garlic, bay leaf, and fresh lemon juice, this dish achieves the perfect balance of delicate flavor and succulent texture. Quickly chilled in an ice bath to lock in freshness, the shrimp are served cold with a zesty cocktail sauce for dipping, making them irresistibly refreshing and ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or crafting a light, seafood-forward starter, this easy-to-make dish is a showstopper that will impress your guests. Keywords: cocktail shrimp, shrimp appetizers, easy seafood recipes, poached shrimp, classic shrimp cocktail.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 Lemon
• 2 Garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 Bay leaf
• 4 cups Ice water
• 1 cup Cocktail sauce

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the salt, the juice of half the lemon (reserve the other half for garnish), the smashed garlic cloves, and the bay leaf to the boiling water.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and let the aromatics infuse the water for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Gently add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and curl into a 'C' shape. Avoid overcooking, as this will make the shrimp rubbery.

Step 5

Prepare a large bowl filled with ice water while the shrimp are cooking.

Step 6

Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer the cooked shrimp to the ice water to stop the cooking process and chill them. Let them sit in the ice water for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 8

Arrange the shrimp on a serving platter, garnished with lemon wedges from the reserved half of the lemon.

Step 9

Serve the shrimp chilled alongside a small bowl of cocktail sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1756.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	664.7

Total Fat 1.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 4854.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 112.7g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 258.5mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1664.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.4%

Protein: 65.5%

Carbs: 32.1%