Ingredients
Cocktail Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large cooked, tail-on shrimp, rinsed with cold water
Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Cocktail Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, and prepared horseradish. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended. This sauce can be made several days ahead and stored in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve Shrimp: Arrange the chilled cooked shrimp on a serving platter. Serve alongside the cocktail sauce for dipping. Garnish the platter with lemon wedges and sprigs of fresh parsley to add color and enhance presentation.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use freshly prepared cocktail sauce or let it chill overnight to develop seasoning.
- You can adjust the amount of horseradish and hot sauce to make the cocktail sauce milder or spicier based on preference.
- Ensure shrimp are well chilled before serving to maintain their firm texture and refreshing taste.
- Old Bay seasoning adds a distinctive seafood flavor but can be substituted with a seafood seasoning blend if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
