Shrimp Cocktail At Home: Upgrade The Party Platter

A shrimp cocktail so packed with bold, zesty, smoky, and spicy flavors that your guests will remember it (and you) long after the party ends? Buckle up, because this isn’t your grandma’s shrimp cocktail recipe. This is a flavor explosion that will redefine what a shrimp cocktail can be. This recipe is not just more flavorful, it is one of the easiest fancy things you will ever do.

Ingredients

For the Flavor-Packed Shrimp:

• 2 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)

• 4 cups water

• 1 lemon (halved)

• 1 tbsp garlic paste

• 1 tbsp The Blaxican seasoning

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Ice bath on deck!

  For the Killer Cocktail Sauce:

• 2 cups ketchup

• 2 tbsp prepared horseradish (more if you like it spicy)

• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp garlic paste

• Zest from 1 lemon

• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp Blaxican seasoning

Directions

1. Cook the Shrimp Like They Deserve

   In a large pot, bring water to a boil.

   Add shrimp, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 23 minutes (just until pink).

   Drain, then immediately toss shrimp in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

   Remove shrimp from the water and drain excess liquid.

   Season shrimp with the spices listed above and set aside.

2. Make the Cocktail Sauce That Tastes Good

   Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust—more horseradish for heat, and more lemon for brightness. Be mindful of your audience and cater to them.

3. Serve Like a Boss

   Chill shrimp for 15 minutes (if serving cold).

   Arrange on a platter with the sauce in the center.

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.