Easy Appetizer Recipes
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Traditional Shrimp Cocktail Recipes
The shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular of the shrimp appetizers, and it is served in nearly every seafood restaurant in the Western hemisphere. The reason that it is so popular is due to the fact that the combination of flavors achieves the perfect balance. You will find that the salty and rich seafood flavor of the shrimp mixes well with the tangy tomato or sweet ketchup flavors of the actual cocktail. With a spritz of lime added to the mixture that is served with salty crackers, there is nothing like a fresh shrimp cocktail to make you feel like you are living in the lap of luxury.
The best thing about the shrimp cocktail recipe below is that you can make it within a few minutes, as it is made by simply combining a few ingredients. The main ingredient is tomato juice, which you will mix with ketchup to make a thick and slightly sweet cocktail base. Onions and tomatoes are diced and added, and a dash of Tabasco sauce is mixed in as well to add some extra flavor. Salt and pepper are mixed in, along with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro. The shrimp is buttered, lightly grilled, and added to the shrimp cocktail with a sprig of parsley to complete the elegant look of the cocktail.
You may find that preparing this cocktail is actually easier than you thought, and you can enjoy serving this simple appetizer for any meal or party. While the cost of the fresh shrimp may be higher than you might like, it will still be a great investment to make any occasion a little bit more elegant. The cocktail is best served with salty crackers, and it is actually a fairly healthy appetizer when compared to the fried cheese sticks or buffalo wings. All in all, you get a delicious appetizer that will be an instant hit for any crowd.
Shrimp Cocktail
Ingredients -
1 pound of large shrimp
24 ounces of tomato juice
1 bottle of Heinz ketchup
Tabasco sauce
Butter
1 onion
1 large tomato
Salt and pepper, to taste
Basil
Thyme
Oregano
Fresh cilantro
Fresh parsley
Preparation:
To begin, melt the butter in a saucepan on low heat, and stir in some basil, thyme, and oregano.
Remove the shell and head from the shrimp, and roll them around in the butter and herb mixture until they are thoroughly covered. Grill lightly until cooked.
Dice the onions, cut the tomatoes into cubes, and chop the fresh cilantro. Place all of these ingredients in a mixing bowl, and pour in the tomato juice. Add a few tablespoons of Tabasco sauce, and add tomato sauce until the cocktail is slightly sweet and tangy. Add salt and pepper as desired, and stir well.
Serve the cocktail mix into a number of large cocktail glasses, and add the shrimp around the edge of the glass decoratively. Add a sprig of parsley in the glass to complete the decorative appeal of the shrimp cocktail.
(Serves 5)
Shrimp Cocktail Recipes
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When making this dish, do not hesitate to add more of the tomato juice or ketchup as needed. Each country that prepares the shrimp cocktail prefers to use a slightly different mixture, so do not worry if it does not taste exactly as you want it to. You can get creative and make any number of alterations to the recipe in order to make it come out as you want to eat it, and you can add lime, Worcestershire sauce, and other ingredients as you see fit. This shrimp cocktail is best when served with salty crackers, and it will be the perfect appetizer to serve for a small gathering. You may even find that you enjoy this dish so much that you want to make it for your own little parties around your pool or in your backyard.
