Spicy shrimp in cocktail sauce

10 min

medium

13 ingredients

Spicy shrimp in cocktail sauce

Spicy cocktail sauce shrimp are a delight with roots in the evolution of American seafood cuisine, particularly popular in the United States since the mid-20th century. In Latin America, this dish has been adopted and adapted with different names and regional variations. In Mexico, for example, they are known as "shrimp cocktail" and are usually served with fresh ingredients and sauces that can vary in spiciness. In other countries like Colombia or Venezuela, similar versions are also offered with their own touches based on ingredient availability and local preferences. The combination of fresh seafood with a spicy and citrus sauce has won over palates for its freshness and intense flavor, making it an ideal option for starters or appetizers at any gathering.

This dish combines the delicacy of shrimp with vibrant and spicy flavors that awaken the senses and provide a perfect balance between acidity, spiciness, and sweetness. Its preparation is simple, making it accessible for those who wish to impress with a quick yet sophisticated recipe.

How to Prepare Spicy Cocktail Sauce Shrimp

Ingredients: Shrimp, peppercorns, lemon zest, bay leaf, bibb lettuce, salt, hot sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce.

Steps:

Add enough cold water to cover the shrimp by 2.5 cm (1 inch).

Add peppercorns, lemon zest, bay leaf, and salt.

Bring to a boil over high heat and cook the shrimp for 30 seconds or until they just turn pink and are cooked through.

Drain and rinse under cold running water, then drain well.

Sauce: in a bowl, combine all ingredients and refrigerate.

Line cocktail glasses with bibb lettuce and add 1 tablespoon of sauce to each glass.

Distribute the shrimp among the glasses and decorate with the remaining sauce and a lemon slice.

Ingredients (13)

Shrimp
Peppercorns
Lemon Zest
Bay Leaf
Bibb Lettuce
Salt
Hot Sauce
Ketchup
Prepared Horseradish
Worcestershire Sauce
Soy Sauce
Lemon Juice
Tabasco Sauce

Instructions (11 steps)

1 Add enough cold water to cover the shrimp by 2.5 cm
2 Add peppercorns
3 lemon peel
4 bay leaf
5 and salt
6 Bring to a boil over high heat and boil the shrimp for 30 seconds or until they just turn pink and are cooked through
7 Drain and rinse under cold running water and drain well
8 Sauce: in a bowl
9 combine all ingredients and refrigerate
10 Line cocktail glasses with bibb lettuce and add 1 tablespoon of sauce to each glass
11 Distribute the shrimp among the glasses and decorate with the remaining sauce and a lemon slice

Nutritional Information

Calories: 177 kcal

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 3g

Fat: 3g

Azúcar: 0g

Sodio: 61mg

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