I looooved Shrimp Cocktail when I was a kid. I think the only place I ate it when I was little was at Red Lobster. We didn’t go there all that often, so it was special. Plus, it was a “cocktail,” so I felt very sophisticated. Then I would order popcorn shrimp and fries, which, as we all know, is the height of sophistication.
These days, I usually get my Shrimp Cocktail at holiday buffets, where the shrimp sit in a ring on a plastic tray surrounding a tub of pre-made sauce. I’ve bought a few of these shrimp kits myself, but I don’t think I will buying one again. This cocktail sauce is so easy to make and it tastes fantastic. I thought the 3 tablespoons of horseradish was just right, but you can adjust the amount to suit your taste. And let’s not forget about the shrimp—they are perfect! Continue reading ‘Shrimp Cocktail’
