Brazilian recipe
Classic Shrimp Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A timeless recipe for a refreshing and flavorful shrimp cocktail, perfect for special occasions. Serve well-chilled.
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Ingredients
500 g shrimp (cooked and cleaned)
1 head of lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 liqueur glass of brandy
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
1 head of lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 liqueur glass of brandy
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp at local fishmongers or large supermarket seafood counters. Brandy, Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise are available at any grocery store. As a substitute for brandy, white wine may be used, though the original profile remains ideal.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, dry them carefully, and chop them finely.
- Place water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for a few minutes until they turn pink. Remove and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, and heavy cream.
- Chop most of the cooked shrimp into smaller pieces. Reserve some whole shrimp for decoration.
- Add the chopped shrimp to the sauce mixture and fold in gently.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In individual glasses, place a layer of ice at the bottom.
- Over the ice, add a portion of the chopped lettuce.
- Add a generous portion of the shrimp sauce over the lettuce.
- Garnish each glass with the reserved whole shrimp.
- Serve the shrimp cocktail immediately, while it is well-chilled.
Observations
The shrimp cocktail is an elegant and classic appetizer, widely popular at celebrations. Its combination of fresh shrimp with a tangy, slightly spicy sauce makes it a delightful and refreshing starter. Ideal for beginning a meal with style or serving at parties, this cocktail appeals to all palates due to its simplicity and distinct flavor profile.
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