Shrimp Cocktail and Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

This Shrimp Cocktail and Shrimp Cocktail Sauce recipes are party staples. Making these is so easy, and it will save you money!

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Approximately $17.51 is all it costs to have this fresh-tasting appetizer. It makes eight servings for $2.19 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Shrimp – $13.94 – Salt – $0.03 – Black peppercorns – $0.05 – Bay leaves – $0.06 – Lemons – $0.96 – Lemon juice – $0.07 – Ketchup – $1.76 – Worcestershire sauce – $0.04 – Horseradish – $0.60 PER SERVING COST: $2.19 PER SERVING COST: $2.19 TOTAL RECIPE COST: $17.51 TOTAL RECIPE COST: $17.51 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Clean the shrimp. Set the shrimp aside while you prepare a large pot of water.

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Add water, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and lemon juice to the pot. Boil for five minutes.

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Then, remove the water from the heat and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for two minutes.

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Place the shrimp in the ice-cold water and then drain and transfer to a bowl.

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Using a medium bowl, make the cocktail sauce. Serve with shrimp immediately.

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