Shrimp Cocktail Recipe Video

Shrimp cocktail is a very tricky recipe. If the shrimps are over cooked they become rubbery and if they are under cooked they don't taste good. Learn the right way to make shrimps.

Summary

Difficulty LevelVery EasyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 White shrimp20
 Boiling water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Black peppercorns1 Tablespoon
 Celery1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped
 Onion1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Fennel1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Salt To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 292 Calories from Fat 41

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g6.8%

Saturated Fat 0.07 g0.36%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 426.8 mg142.3%

Sodium 850 mg35.4%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g5.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.4%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 49 g97.6%

Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 11.8%

Calcium 21.3% Iron 41.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Take shell off the shrimps.
2. Add fennel, black peppercorns, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt and bring to a boil.
3. Drop the shrimps. And let it boil.
4. When the shrimp are done, place them on a plate with ice.
5. Now devein the shrimps.
6. Serve shrimps with cocktail sauce.

Editors Review

Learn the right way to devein and cook shrimps. Watch this excellent video that shows it all. The chef here prepares a very tricky recipe for shrimp cocktail and offers great tips to cook shrimp perfectly. He also shows wonderful technique to handle shrimp. Must watch!
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