Shrimp Cocktail Plate
This elegant shrimp cocktail plate comes together in just 15 minutes using a simple poaching method that keeps shrimp perfectly tender. Served with a bold homemade cocktail sauce, it makes a quick and impressive appetizer or light protein-packed meal.
Perfectly poached shrimp paired with zesty homemade cocktail sauce served up in just 15 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
protein
sauce
garnish
Instructions
Make Cocktail Sauce
Stir together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl until well combined. Taste and adjust horseradish for heat level then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Poach the Shrimp
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then reduce to a gentle simmer. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and just opaque. Do not overcook.
Ice Bath Cool
Immediately transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to stop cooking and keep them tender and firm.
Plate and Serve
Arrange chilled shrimp around the rim of a serving plate with cocktail sauce in the center and lemon slices on the side.
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