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 deveined)
1 head of lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 jigger 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 jigger brandy
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Shrimp: Fresh or frozen shrimp are widely available in the seafood section of most supermarkets or at fish markets. Look for pre-cooked and deveined options for convenience.
Lettuce: Commonly found in the produce section of any supermarket.
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Heavy Cream, Salt, Black Pepper: These are standard pantry items available in the condiments and dairy sections of all supermarkets.
Brandy: Available in the liquor or spirits aisle of larger supermarkets or liquor stores.
Lettuce: Commonly found in the produce section of any supermarket.
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Heavy Cream, Salt, Black Pepper: These are standard pantry items available in the condiments and dairy sections of all supermarkets.
Brandy: Available in the liquor or spirits aisle of larger supermarkets or liquor stores.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, dry them carefully, and chop them finely
- In a saucepan, add water and bring to a boil
- Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for a few minutes until 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 a few whole shrimp for garnish
- Add the chopped shrimp to the sauce mixture and incorporate 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 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 starter, very popular in various celebrations. Its combination of fresh shrimp with a sweet, slightly spicy sauce makes it a delicious and refreshing appetizer. Ideal for starting a meal with style or serving at parties, this cocktail pleases all palates with its simplicity and distinct flavor.
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