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Learn how to make a perfect shrimp cocktail at home, including your own homemade cocktail sauce and instructions for the type of shrimp to use and how to cook them so that they’re tender, juicy and delicious.
Yields: 8 - 10 serving (s) Prep Time: 15 mins. Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins. Jump to recipe. For a crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer, serve homemade shrimp cocktail. It’s easy, impressive, and most likely more budget-friendly than buying it from the fish market.
Tired of overcooked or watery shrimp in your shrimp cocktail? So are we. This recipe uses an elegant method for perfectly cooked shrimp every time, and it's even easier than the old school way of doing things.
Here’s how to cook shrimp for shrimp cocktail (or jump to the recipe! Boil: Prepare a large pot of salted water and add a few squeezes of fresh lemon juice. Boil the shrimp for about 2 minutes, until pink and cooked through.
Cook shrimp in the boiling liquid until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain. Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce.
Starting shrimp in a lower-temperature cooking liquid, then raising liquid to no more than 170°F (77°C), produces the plumpest, most evenly cooked texture. Shelled shrimp absorb more flavor from the broth than shell-on ones. A dry brine of salt and baking soda makes the shrimp even plumper.
Have a timer and an ice bath ready—it’s crucial to cook the shrimp for exactly 3-1/2 minutes and immediately plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking process. This method ensures your shrimp are perfectly tender and never tough. Table of Contents. What You’ll Need To Make Shrimp Cocktail. Step-by-Step Instructions. You May Also Like.