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Easy shrimp cocktail served with wasabi dipping sauce, garnished with lemon.

Easy Shrimp Cocktail with Wasabi

This Easy Shrimp Cocktail with Wasabi features tender shrimp paired with a spicy cocktail sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Starter
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 whole lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning (optional) This adds extra flavor.
For the Wasabi Cocktail Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons wasabi paste Adjust to your preference.
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a large pot, bring your water to a boil, adding the halved lemon and old bay seasoning if using.
  2. Gently add the shrimp to the pot when boiling. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Immediately strain the shrimp and plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  4. Let the shrimp chill for about 5 minutes or until completely cold.
Make the Cocktail Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together ketchup, wasabi paste, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve the chilled shrimp on a platter alongside your wasabi cocktail sauce.
  2. You can arrange shrimp around a small bowl of sauce or skewer them for a fancier presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

For a vegan option, use marinated and grilled jackfruit instead of shrimp. Enjoy this dish with chilled Chardonnay or sparkling water with lime.

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