A Shrimp Cocktail is used as both a starter or a canapé. Each one both works well and brings back memories of the 1970s. A very simple recipe of shrimp in a divine spicy sauce. It sets the palette off. It is a good start of what is to come.
Shrimp Cocktail
This recipe may be from the 1970/80s but with a spicy hollandaise sauce instead of the boring cocktail sauce brings this into the 21st Century.
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Add to CollectionServings: 4 people
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 36 large Shrimp peel/devein
- 1 large lemon wedged
- 15 whole peppercorns
- 1 cup spicy hollandaise sauce
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp, lemon slices, peppercorns, and enough water to cover in a saucepan.36 large Shrimp, 1 large lemon, 15 whole peppercorns
- Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, and remove from the heat as soon as the water starts to boil.
- Allow to sit in the hot water for 5 minutes, then drain and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until well chilled.
- Spoon the sauce into a small bowl or wine glass and arrange the shrimp by looping their curved bodies over the edge of the bowl.1 cup spicy hollandaise sauce
- Garnish with lemon wedges.
- Enjoy
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 0.2g
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