Brazilian recipe
Classic Shrimp Cocktail (Coquetel de camarão)
A timeless recipe for a refreshing shrimp cocktail, featuring a balanced, tangy sauce. Perfect as an elegant appetizer for any occasion.
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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 cognac
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 cognac
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. Use standard mayonnaise, ketchup, and heavy cream from any grocery store. For the Worcestershire sauce and cognac, check the condiment and spirits aisles respectively. Ice can be made at home or purchased in bags at convenience stores.
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, cognac, 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 fold gently to combine.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place a layer of ice at the bottom of individual serving glasses.
- Add a portion of the chopped lettuce over the ice.
- 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 well-chilled.
Observations
The shrimp cocktail is an elegant and quintessential appetizer, widely popular across many celebrations. The pairing of fresh shrimp with a tangy, slightly spicy sauce creates a delicious and refreshing starter. Ideal for setting a sophisticated tone for any meal or as a crowd-pleasing party snack, this cocktail is loved for its simplicity and striking, balanced flavors.
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