Description
A simple and elegant shrimp platter perfect for any gathering. Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cocktail sauce
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Drain and rinse shrimp under cold water to stop cooking.
- Arrange shrimp on a platter with lemon slices and parsley.
- Serve with cocktail sauce and ice on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Chill shrimp before serving for a refreshing taste.
- Adjust the amount of cocktail sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb shrimp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg

