Fresh Shrimp Served on Ice
with Cocktail Sauce of horseradish, Tabasco, garlic and more, in a martini glass

I usually always have shrimp in my freezer making this an easy and quick appetizer to serve for parties. Make this cocktail sauce recipe with catsup, horseradish, sugar, salt, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and garlic early in the day for the sauce to develop flavors. See more of my Gourmet Appetizers with photographs

Prep Time: 15 min      Total Time:15 min

Ingredients:

Cocktail Sauce Recipe
1/2 cup catsup
2 tablespoons hot cream style horseradish
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 drops Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

martini glass for cocktail sauce
crushed ice
2 pound bag frozen shrimp, cooked, peeled, tail-on (61 to 70 count), thawed
parsley sprigs, for garnish, optional
Lemon Rose Garnish, optional
small dish for discarded tails, optional

Instruction:

Combine the catsup, horseradish, sugar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and garlic together in a small bowl. Spoon into a martini glass and place on a large platter or serving tray. Cover the tray with crushed ice; put shrimp on top the ice, garnish with fresh parsley, lemon rose garnish and serve. Place a small dish nearby for discarded tails.