Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

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Shrimp Cocktail
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the court bouillon:
  2. Make the brine: In a large bowl, whisk together the water, salt, and sugar until dissolved. Add the shrimp and ice and let soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, make the court bouillon: In a large saucepan, combine the water, salt, peppercorns and bay leaves. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water, add the lemon halves, and bring to a boil
  4. Add the shrimp to the water and cook until they just turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp, transfer to a baking sheet, and let cool.
  5. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and de-vein them and chill in the refrigerator.
  6. When ready to serve, divide the cocktail sauce among 4 martini glasses and hang the shrimp around the rims. Serve immediately.
  7. Wasabi Cocktail Sauce:
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  9. Yield: about 1 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 418.72 Kcal (1753 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.76g 32%
Cholesterol 60.25mg 20%
Sodium 4204.5mg 175%
Potassium 284.55mg 6%
Total Carbs 49.38g 16%
Sugars 15.32g 61%
Dietary Fiber 4.16g 17%
Protein 9.72g 19%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 124.7mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.39 Kcal (173 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.05g 32%
Cholesterol 5.96mg 20%
Sodium 415.62mg 175%
Potassium 28.13mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.88g 16%
Sugars 1.51g 61%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 17%
Protein 0.96g 19%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 25%
Iron 0.2mg 9%
Calcium 12.3mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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