Homemade shrimp cocktail has so much flavor and the shrimp are so tender and juicy compared to defrosting a frozen shrimp ring.
You’ll never buy premade shrimp rings again!
Homemade Shrimp Cocktail
When I first heard that someone was “making” shrimp cocktail I couldn’t understand why. They’re easy to buy and serve. Once you make it homemade you’ll never go back. The flavor is so much better and the texture of the shrimp just cannot be compared. Homemade comes out so juicy and so tender. The great thing about shrimp cocktail is that it can be made ahead of time and is served chilled making it an easy snack to serve guests.
How To Peel Shrimp
I try to buy peeled deveined shrimp (with tails) to make this dish easy. If you only have shrimp in shells, you can peel them yourself. I find scissors the easiest way to peel.
If they have heads, remove the heads with a sharp knife or pull them off. Use the scissors to cut from top of the shrimp shell down to the tail (be sure to leave the tail intact). Remove the shell leaving the tail on if desired. Slip a little knife under the black vein (which is actually the digestive tract) and remove & discard it.
How to Make Shrimp Cocktail
This is literally the easiest recipe!
Tips For Making Shrimp Cocktail
Making shrimp cocktail is a snap, but here are a few fave tips!
Ensure the liquid is at a full rolling boil before adding shrimp. Allow the shrimp to cook in the hot water just a few minutes. Do not overcook. Jumbo shrimp need 3-4 minutes to cook through. Smaller shrimp will only need 2-3 minutes. The ice bath stops the shrimp from overcooking keeping it tender and juicy, don’t skip this step! Refrigerate shrimp cocktail up to 24 hours before serving.
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