Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSimon & Seafort's Saloon & GrillChilled Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, lemon

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Boil the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Ice Bath

    Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and Chill

    Once cooled, drain the shrimp and place them on a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Making the Cocktail Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the chilled shrimp with the Bloody Mary cocktail sauce on the side.

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