Shrimp Cocktail recipe served on a plate, by Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar - Live music
Jul 14 2026

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the Old Bay seasoning and lemon wedges.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Cool the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain the Shrimp

    Once cool, drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 6

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and add hot sauce to your liking for additional heat.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Shrimp

    Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter around a bowl of cocktail sauce.

  2. 8

    Garnish

    Garnish with additional lemon wedges if desired.

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