Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJakers Bar and GrillShrimp Cocktail Recipe

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

chilled shrimp served with a wasabi spiked cocktail sauce and celery sticks

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the halved lemon and then the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drain.

  2. 2

    Chill the Shrimp

    Immediately transfer the cooked shrimp to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Cocktail Sauce

    In a bowl, combine the ketchup, wasabi, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to combine. Adjust wasabi and salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Arrange the chilled shrimp on a platter with celery sticks and serve with the wasabi cocktail sauce on the side.

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