New Year’s Eve Shrimp Cocktail Platter
Kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with this stunning Shrimp Cocktail Platter. Featuring succulent, perfectly cooked shrimp paired with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce, this dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, it serves as an irresistible centerpiece for gatherings of any size, making it perfect for cozy get-togethers or extravagant parties. Elevate your festivities with this elegant yet easy-to-prepare appetizer that promises to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count)
- 1 cup cocktail sauce (mix of 3/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp horseradish, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce)
- 2 lemon wedges
- 2 cups crushed ice
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt generously.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes).
- Transfer shrimp to an ice bath immediately to stop cooking.
- In a bowl, combine cocktail sauce ingredients: ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Arrange shrimp on a platter over crushed ice and serve with cocktail sauce, garnished with lemon wedges and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Customize your cocktail sauce by adjusting horseradish for spice or adding diced avocados for creaminess. Consider serving with crackers or fresh veggies for dipping.