Brazilian recipe
Simple and Traditional Shrimp Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A classic shrimp cocktail recipe that’s refreshing, tasty, and perfect for special occasions. Serve it chilled!
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Ingredients
500 g cooked and cleaned shrimp
1 head lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 glass cognac
2 tablespoons cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
1 head lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 glass cognac
2 tablespoons cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the shrimp at the seafood counter or frozen seafood section, and pick up the lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cream, salt, and black pepper in the produce and grocery aisles. Ice is available from the chilled drinks section or freezer aisle.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves well, pat them dry carefully, and chop them finely
- In a saucepan, add water and bring it to the 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, cognac, and cream
- Chop most of the cooked shrimp into smaller pieces. Set aside a few whole shrimp for garnish
- 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 in the bottom
- Over the ice, add a portion of chopped lettuce
- Add a generous portion of the shrimp sauce over the lettuce
- Decorate each glass with the reserved whole shrimp
- Serve the shrimp cocktail immediately, while it is well chilled
Observations
Shrimp cocktail is a classic, elegant starter that is especially popular for celebrations. The mix of fresh shrimp with a sweet-and-sour, lightly spicy sauce makes it a delicious and refreshing appetiser. Ideal for beginning a meal in style or serving at parties, this cocktail appeals to all palates with its simplicity and bold flavour.
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