The BEST Shrimp Cocktail
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Classic shrimp cocktail features chilled poached shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce made from ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. It's a traditional appetizer with bright, tangy flavors perfect for entertaining.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- Shrimp Ingredients:
- 2 pounds deveined ((shells removed and tails left on) jumbo shrimp (16-20 per pound))
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 2 lemons
- 8 cups ice
- Cocktail Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 22M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 12m
- Sodium
- 3850mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 361mg
- Calcium
- 82mg
- Iron
- 0.60mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 3850MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.