Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 187 calories, 24g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and pescatarian diet. A mixture of bay leaves, parsley sprigs, tabasco, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Instructions
Combine everything except the shrimp in a 4-quart saucepan or pot over high heat and bring it to a boil.
Add the shrimp, stir, and remove the pan from the heat. Cover with a tightfitting lid and let sit until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels and set it aside.When the shrimp are ready, drain them in a strainer set in the sink.
Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer, removing and discarding any solids from the poaching liquid that have stuck to the shrimp (discard the contents in the strainer as well).
Let sit until cooled to room temperature, about 10 minutes
Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Meanwhile, make the cocktail sauce.For the cocktail sauce:Stir all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Taste and season with more pepper as needed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
Serve the shrimp with the sauce for dipping.