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Shrimp Cocktail Cups. Cold appetizers for party make ahead

Shrimp Cocktail Cups

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Makes 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked peeled and deveined shrimp (26-30 count), tails left on
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • A few dashes hot sauce to taste
  • 8 small cups or shot glasses
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • If the shrimp are not already cooked, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, drop in the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until they turn pink and curl into a loose C shape.
  • Drain and plunge the shrimp straight into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, then drain again and pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until smooth.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cocktail sauce into the bottom of each cup.
  • Hook 3 to 4 shrimp over the rim of each cup, tails pointing outward, so they are easy to grab.
  • Cover the cups tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least 2 hours, until fully chilled.
  • Right before serving, tuck a small lemon wedge into each cup for squeezing.

Good to Know

Swap the horseradish for extra hot sauce if anyone at the table doesn't like the bite.