Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this stunning Festive Shrimp Cocktail Platter. Each succulent shrimp is perfectly cooked and chilled, served alongside zesty cocktail sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and vibrant herbs. This dish not only dazzles the eyes but also delivers an unforgettable burst of flavors that will impress family and friends at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (16/20 count), deveined and peeled
- 1 cup cocktail sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Ice (for chilling)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Transfer the shrimp to an ice bath to stop cooking; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the chilled shrimp on a platter filled with ice.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, then place the cocktail sauce in the center for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg