What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Stir. Spread. Flip. Repeat: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail! Cocktail sauces can be homemade using a chili sauce base or by using a ketchup base, (or both) which means you probably already have the ingredients on hand. You control the heat; you control the spice. Always begin with a little horseradish so your guests don’t end up red-faced, sneezing, or tears running down their cheeks. The unexpected rush of heat that horseradish can produce can be somewhat unpleasant or highly addictive. Serve it wisely.
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, precooked with tail on
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
Mixed greens
Instructions:
Rinse and drain the shrimp. Pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside. To make the cocktail sauce, combine ketchup, chili sauce, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and wasabi paste. Mix well. Pour cocktail sauce into a serving dish. To assemble the shrimp cocktail, fill the bottom of a large bowl with ice cubes. Add a layer of mixed greens. Arrange the jumbo shrimp onto the mixed greens. Serve chilled with the cocktail sauce.
Love the cocktail sauce – spicy with horseradish and wasabi! Also, what a cute serving dish – I can see that in an antique store 🙂
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You know me well, Judy. I did pick up this dish in an antique/vintage shop. It’s one of my favorite places to go. I never know what I will find. 🌟✨💫
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I can eat my weight in seafood!
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Some days I feel the same way. 🐙🐟🦐🐠🦀🦞
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These will always please a crowd.
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Absolutely. It’s always a winner for me. 🦐
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Yes, it’s an oxymoron. It’s also delicious!
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Hahaha. Very true, although I know it’s like saying, “Drinking coffee is not my cup of tea.” ☕️ 🫖🤣
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Very clever.
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I learned from the best. 👏
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Great as a party appetizer!
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Works every time. 😋🍃🦐
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Bright, fresh and scrumptious looking! At our house these would be gone in a blink of an eye!
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They do disappear quickly, Mary. 🦐🦐🦐
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Looks awesome!!
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Thanks very much, Erika. 🍋🌿🦐
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Delicious, and wonderful decorated. Best wishes, Michael
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I appreciate that, Michael. Presentation means everything. 👀🍃
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Not my strong point, if I’m honest, Gail! 😉
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I like the addition of wasabi – nice touch.
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You’re welcome. It’s the secret ingredient. 🔥🍃
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