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Easy Shrimp Cocktail Platter

1
Points® value
Total Time
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
For a simple appetizer that is always a hit with guests, you can’t beat shrimp cocktail. For this version, we gussy-up store-bought cocktail sauce with lots of lemon zest, a spritz of lemon juice, Sriracha, and cilantro. The sauce tastes fresh, a little spicy, and deliciously different from the usual offering. For convenience, go with frozen precooked shrimp and thaw it overnight in the fridge. You can assemble the platter up to a day ahead; keep it covered in the fridge and bring it out shortly before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

Ingredients

Cocktail sauce

¾ cup(s)

Cilantro

2 Tbsp, finely chopped

Lemon zest

2 tsp

Fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp

Sriracha hot sauce

1 tsp

Cooked frozen shrimp

1½ pound(s)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the cocktail sauce, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Serve with the shrimp.
  2. Serving size: 3 oz shrimp and about 1 ½ tbsp sauce