Shrimp cocktail should look as good as it tastes, but large shrimps can curl into small, tight coils when cooked. As in other simple seafood dishes, preparation and presentation can be the difference between an average shrimp cocktail and a memorable one. Served on crisp iceberg lettuce and topped with a spicy tomato and horseradish sauce, shrimp cocktail tastes best served cold. Extra-large shrimp, sometimes called prawns, make the most spectacular presentation, but large or medium shrimp will do if you're on a budget.
Step 1
Place shrimp in a colander and rinse under cool water, leaving on the shells. The shrimp should be thawed if using frozen ones.
Step 2
Fill a large pot with water and season the water to your liking.
Step 3
Heat the water until it reaches a rolling boil.
Step 4
Skewer the shrimp along the interior curve with a toothpick or bamboo skewer. You can skewer multiple shrimp on one skewer, but make sure that all the shrimp will fit under the water in your pot.
Step 5
Place the shrimp skewers into the boiling water and reduce heat to low.
Step 6
Cook shrimp for three minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 7
Remove the shrimp from the water and empty the pot.
Step 8
Fill a pot with ice and add the shrimp. This will help stop the cooking process.
Step 9
Peel and devein the shrimp after they cool and prepare your shrimp cocktails.
Things You'll Need
- Colander
- Toothpicks
- Bamboo skewers
- Pot
- Ice
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