Description
Shrimp Cocktail Shooters are the ultimate appetizer for your next pool party, combining elegance with a playful touch. These delightful treats feature plump, succulent shrimp nestled in zesty cocktail sauce, all served in individual glasses. Brightened with fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice, each shooter is a refreshing burst of flavor that will leave your guests craving more. Perfect for effortless entertaining, these shooters add a sophisticated flair while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup cocktail sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
- 6 small glasses or shot glasses for serving
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
- In a bowl, mix cocktail sauce with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and let it sit to meld flavors.
- Assemble shooters by placing a layer of cocktail sauce at the bottom of each glass, followed by three or four shrimp along the sides.
- Squeeze additional lemon juice on top and garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shooter (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg