Brazilian recipe
Classic and Traditional Shrimp Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A classic recipe for shrimp cocktail, a refreshing and flavorful appetizer perfect for special occasions. Serve 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 glass 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 glass brandy
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Ice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp at local fish markets or supermarket seafood counters. Brandy, heavy cream, and mayonnaise are available at standard grocery stores. For the lettuce, visit local produce markets.
Preparation method
- Wash the lettuce leaves well, dry them carefully, and chop them finely
- In a pot, add water and bring it 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 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 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 a timeless and elegant starter, widely popular in various celebrations. Its combination of fresh shrimp with a bittersweet and slightly spicy sauce makes it a delightful and refreshing appetizer. Ideal for starting a meal in style or serving at parties, this cocktail pleases every palate with its simplicity and striking flavor.
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