Brazilian recipe
Easy and Traditional Shrimp Cocktail
Classic shrimp cocktail recipe, a refreshing and flavorful appetizer perfect for special occasions. Serve chilled!
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Ingredients
500 g shrimp (cooked and peeled)
1 head of lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 shot 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 shot brandy
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Shrimp, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ice can be found in most supermarkets and grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, dry them carefully, and finely chop them
- In a pot, add water 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 garnish
- Add the chopped shrimp to the sauce mixture and gently incorporate
- 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 chopped lettuce
- Add a generous portion of the shrimp mixture over the lettuce
- Garnish each glass with the reserved whole shrimp
- Serve the shrimp cocktail immediately while it is very cold
Observations
Shrimp cocktail is a classic and elegant appetizer, very popular at various celebrations. Its combination of fresh shrimp with a sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy sauce makes it a delicious and refreshing aperitif. Ideal for starting a meal with style or serving at parties, this cocktail appeals to all palates due to its simplicity and striking flavor.
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