Shrimp Cocktail

Name: Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/2 medium lemon, sliced; 2 sprigs fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon salt; 5 whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined (tails on); 1 cup chili sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash cayenne pepper; Lemon wedges, optional

Instructions

Prep:30min

During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd favorite. It's the one appetizer that I serve for every special occasion as well as for munchie meals. —Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California

Updated at: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:05:05 GMT