Mini Shrimp Cocktail Appetizers

Elevate your next gathering with these elegant Mini Shrimp Cocktail Appetizers—bite-sized delights that are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve. Featuring tender, perfectly poached shrimp nestled in individual mini cups of zesty cocktail sauce, these portable appetizers are both delicious and visually stunning. Garnished with fresh dill and a bright lemon wedge, they’re the perfect combination of flavor and finesse. Ideal for parties, holiday celebrations, or casual get-togethers, this no-fuss recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and serves up to 20 guests. Serve chilled for maximum freshness and let these single-serve shrimp cocktails bring a sophisticated touch to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 20 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cups cocktail sauce
• 1 whole lemon, sliced into wedges
• 4 sprigs fresh dill sprigs (for garnish)
• 20 pieces mini clear plastic or glass cups
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 4 cups water (boiling)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque.

Step 3

Immediately remove the shrimp from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 5

Fill each mini cup with approximately 1 tablespoon of cocktail sauce.

Step 6

Place one shrimp into each cup, tail-side out and slightly draped over the edge of the cup.

Step 7

Garnish each cup with a small sprig of dill and a wedge of lemon on the edge of the cup.

Step 8

Arrange the mini shrimp cocktail cups on a serving tray and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2 hours).

Step 9

Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3917.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	405.0

Total Fat 1.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 567mg	0%
Sodium 3514.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 73.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254.2mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1050.3mg	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: 2.2%

Protein: 71.1%

Carbs: 26.7%