Description
Delight your guests with these vibrant shrimp cocktail shots, a fun twist on a classic appetizer that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp (deveined)
- 1 cup store-bought cocktail sauce
- 2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Ice Bath Time: Transfer the cooked shrimp into an ice bath immediately to stop the cooking process. Let them chill while you prepare the sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the cocktail sauce with hot sauce to taste until well combined.
- Assemble Your Shots: In shot glasses, place one or two shrimp in each glass and spoon in some cocktail sauce. Garnish with a lemon wedge and sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
- Serve Immediately: Present your shrimp cocktail shots on a platter and enjoy fresh!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shots (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For a twist, try adding diced avocado or mango chutney as toppings. Serve with crispy tortilla chips for added crunch.