Shrimp with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp cocktail is all about the big and juicy shrimp, but this doesn’t mean you pair it with an average-tasting sauce. This recipe is not your average run-of-the-mill cocktail sauce; this shrimp cocktail sauce includes all the classic flavors that everyone loves, along with a few extra ingredients to impress all your guests. After trying this recipe, you will never go back to your old shrimp cocktail ways. Follow this recipe and steps for how to prepare your shrimp and cocktail sauce perfectly.

The Best Shrimp for Shrimp Cocktail

This jazzed-up cocktail sauce goes great with our Jumbo Cooked Shrimp. Flash frozen for high-quality, ocean-fresh flavor, these jumbo cooked shrimp won’t disappoint. These delicious shrimp are already peeled, deveined and fully cooked to make serving at your next meal or party easy!

There are two ways to thaw shrimp: refrigerator thawing or the cold-water method. Remove shrimp from the bag and place them in a strainer with a plate underneath. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, rinse well and drain. For faster thawing, remove shrimp from the bag and place in a large bowl of cold water for approximately 10-20 minutes or until thawed. Make sure to use shrimp within 24 hours of thawing.

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How to Make a Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

This sauce is easy to prepare and can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. Each one of the ingredients in this recipe adds loads of unique flavor. After mixing all the ingredients together, to enhance the delicious flavor, place your sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. Serve shrimp over ice with the shrimp cocktail sauce on the side and garnish with lemon wedges and celery heart leaves.

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Shrimp with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce

An easy appetizer perfect for parties

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Shrimp

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. Jumbo Cooked Shrimp thawed
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup horseradish
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 2 Tbsp. vodka
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. each celery salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Instructions

• In bowl, stir together ketchup, horseradish, chili sauce, vodka, lemon zest, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• Serve shrimp with cocktail sauce for dipping.
• Tip: Garnish with lemon wedges and celery heart leaves.

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• Classic Shrimp Scampi
• Shrimp, Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts with Baby Peas

​Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been updated for freshness and comprehensiveness.