Brazilian recipe
Classic Shrimp Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A timeless recipe for a refreshing and flavorful shrimp cocktail, 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 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
You can find fresh or frozen shrimp at local fish markets and supermarkets. Heavy cream, mayonnaise, and fresh greens are available at general grocery stores. If brandy is unavailable, cognac serves as the ideal substitute.
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. Set aside 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 well chilled.
Observations
The shrimp cocktail is a classic and elegant appetizer, widely enjoyed at various 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 dish pleases every palate with its simplicity and bold, balanced flavor.
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