Description
Shrimp Cocktail Shooters are an elegant appetizer featuring jumbo shrimp served in small glasses with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce, fresh cucumber slices, and garnished with dill. Perfect for entertaining, these shooters are quick to assemble and make a visually appealing starter for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Garnishes
- 12 extra jumbo shrimp (frozen or fresh), thawed if frozen
- 1/2 of an English seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
- 12 small sprigs of fresh dill
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- Old Bay seasoning + water or lemon juice (optional – for rimming glasses)
Cocktail Sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon horseradish (plus more to taste)
- Old Bay seasoning, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cocktail Sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and optional Old Bay seasoning. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prep the Shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them by placing them in cold water for 10-15 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels. If using fresh shrimp, peel and devein them carefully.
- Assemble Shooters: Divide the shrimp evenly among small serving glasses or shot glasses. Add a few thin slices of cucumber to each glass alongside the shrimp for a fresh crunch.
- Add Cocktail Sauce: Spoon the prepared cocktail sauce generously over the shrimp and cucumber in each glass, ensuring good coverage and flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each shooter with a small sprig of fresh dill. If desired, rim the glass edges with a mixture of Old Bay seasoning and a little water or lemon juice before pouring the sauce. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra zest.
Notes
- Thaw frozen shrimp in cold water for about 10-15 minutes for best texture.
- Peeling and deveining fresh shrimp enhances presentation and eating experience.
- Old Bay seasoning can be added to the cocktail sauce or used to rim the glasses for extra flavor.
- Use shot glasses or small glassware for easy serving and visual appeal.
- Chill the shrimp and sauce before assembling for a refreshing appetizer.
- Adjust horseradish quantity to taste for desired heat level.
