Retro Firecracker Prawn Cocktail Shots Shrimp Cocktail Shots

Take your appetizer game to the next level with these Retro Firecracker Prawn Cocktail Shots (Shrimp Cocktail Shots), a chic and zesty twist on a classic! Perfect for parties or elegant gatherings, these mini marvels feature succulent jumbo prawns perched atop a refreshing base of shredded iceberg lettuce and creamy, tangy cocktail sauce. The sauce is a bold blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, and a fiery kick of hot sauce and horseradish, rounded out with smoky paprika for that nostalgic flair. Served in mini shot glasses with tails-up presentation, these eye-catching bites are garnished with fresh dill and a paprika sprinkle, making them irresistibly retro and modern all at once. Ready in just 15 minutes, these prawn cocktail shots are a showstopping appetizer that’s as effortless as it is impressive!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Cooked jumbo prawns (peeled and deveined, with tails on for garnish)
• 1 cup Iceberg lettuce
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Horseradish
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (plus extra for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Fresh dill (chopped, for garnish)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
• 4 pieces Mini shot glasses

Directions

Step 1

Finely shred the iceberg lettuce and set it aside. You’ll need just enough to create a small base layer at the bottom of each shot glass.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the cocktail sauce by combining the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, lemon juice, hot sauce, horseradish, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more hot sauce for extra spice or a dash of ketchup for sweetness.

Step 4

To assemble the shots, add a thin layer of shredded lettuce into the bottom of each shot glass. This acts as a refreshing base and adds texture.

Step 5

Spoon a generous dollop of the prepared cocktail sauce over the lettuce in each glass.

Step 6

Place 3 cooked jumbo prawns into each shot glass, tails up for an elegant presentation.

Step 7

Sprinkle a light dusting of paprika over the cocktail sauce and prawns for a retro-inspired garnish.

Step 8

Finish with a small pinch of freshly chopped dill on top of each glass for a pop of color and flavor.

Step 9

Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by lemon wedges for squeezing over the prawns.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(913.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	782.6

Total Fat 46.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 524.7mg	0%
Sodium 3304.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 57.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115.7mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 853.7mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 18.5%