Print

Irresistible Shrimp Cocktail Wreath Recipe For Easy Festive Parties

shrimp cocktail wreath - featured image
Print Recipe

A festive and easy-to-make shrimp cocktail wreath featuring chilled shrimp arranged in a wreath shape with a tangy homemade cocktail sauce, perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Ice water (for shocking the shrimp after boiling)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley sprigs
  • Lemon wedges
  • Optional: thinly sliced cucumber or avocado

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
  2. Gently drop in 1 pound (450 g) of peeled, deveined shrimp with tails on. Boil for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp immediately to a bowl of ice water. Let chill for 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (if using). Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  5. Drain shrimp well and pat dry. Using a ring mold or bundt pan on a serving platter, arrange shrimp vertically around the ring with tails facing outward, overlapping slightly.
  6. Fill the center with a bowl of cocktail sauce or spoon some sauce inside the ring for easy access.
  7. Tuck fresh parsley sprigs and lemon wedges around the shrimp wreath. Add thin slices of cucumber or avocado if desired.
  8. Refrigerate the wreath for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Shock shrimp in ice water immediately after boiling to keep them firm and juicy. Adjust horseradish and hot sauce to taste. Pre-cooked shrimp can be used but rinse and dry well before arranging. Keep the wreath chilled until serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: shrimp cocktail wreath, holiday appetizer, festive shrimp recipe, easy shrimp cocktail, party appetizer, seafood wreath

Find it online: https://blairrecipes.com/irresistible-shrimp-cocktail-wreath-recipe-for-easy-festive-parties/