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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer

An easy simple course to start a Dinner Party
Put shrimp in martini glasses for presentation.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup catsup
2 tablespoons hot cream style horseradish
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 drops Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 martini glasses
20-24 shrimp seafood, cooked, peeled, tail-on (61 to 70 count)
2 slices lemons
2 parsley sprigs

Directions:
Make the shrimp cocktail sauce by combining the catsup,
horseradish, sugar, salt, black pepper,
fresh lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire
and minced garlic cloves together in a small bowl.
Can be prepared in advance.
Spoon the cocktail sauce into martini glasses,
arrange shrimp around the rim draping tails
over the side for a beautiful presentation.
Make a slit in the lemon slices from
the peel to the center, place on rim of glasses,
add parsley sprigs for garnish and serve.

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