Parsley Paprika Pesto Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipes

CHILI MAYONNAISE SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a small nonreactive bowl and mix until smooth; season with salt, as desired. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours before using.

HERBED HORSERADISH SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a small nonreactive bowl and mix until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.)
• Serve with cooked and chilled shrimp.

ROASTED SHRIMP TOSSED WITH PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, roasted using your favorite method, and allowed to cool to room temperature
• Combine all the ingredients except for the oil and shrimp in a food processor. Pulse about 1 minute, slowly pouring the oil into the processor, to make a smooth pesto.
• Serve pesto with the shrimp on the side as a dipping sauce or toss the shrimp with the pesto.

SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the lemon in half and add it to a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cool water. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and devein them. Keep cold until ready to serve.
• For the cocktail sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve with the shrimp.

PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree all ingredients. Refrigerate for several weeks or freeze in a tightly covered container. Toss a few tablespoons pesto with hot cooked pasta.