These Shrimp Cocktail Shooters are a great party idea. They are served in individual cups with a tangy cocktail sauce and make a pretty presentation!
I'm pulling an oldie but goodie out of the vault today to share just in time for Cinco de Mayo or any time you need a quick appetizer. These Shrimp Cocktail Shooters are so easy to prepare and make a disappearing act as soon as they are put out! I first made these for my daughter's bridal shower five years ago. Well, I actually think one of my good friends made them for me but I know I provided the recipe 🙂 And while you can certainly just have a bowl of the cocktail sauce with the shrimp served around it, I think these little cups provide an elegant look. So would you like one shot or two?
It's hard to believe its been five years since our oldest got married. In that time, they've had two children (our cutie 2 ½ year old granddaughter Emily and our 4 month old little man Alex). We've been enjoying their family so much and glad they are only a hop, skip and a jump away (about 90 minutes). We tend to visit about every other weekend cuz Nana and Papa go through withdrawal if it is longer than that! Emily keeps us hopping playing horsey with Papa and it is really cute when she calls him Papa John. When I'm not cuddling with Alex, her and I might be doing arts and crafts or playing with her "people" as she calls them. The people consist of those little Fischer Price ones or an old Flintstone set that belonged to her mama! A lot sure has transpired in those years!
These shooters were a hit at the shower and if you want, double the cocktail sauce recipe and add two shrimps per glass. I also took the easy way out and bought pre-cooked shrimp from our local grocer's seafood counter. I just couldn't wait to get these assembled and serve for dinner tonight. Then guess what? After taking pictures, I put back in the refrigerator and forgot to take them out! I guess we'll enjoy them tomorrow.
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Shrimp Cocktail Shooters
Serve these easy Shrimp Cocktail Shooters at your next party
Ingredients
- 12 large shrimp (I used easy route and bought cooked)
- ½ cup cocktail sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- ¼ cup minced yellow pepper
- ½ cup crushed pineapple drained well
- Cilantro for garnish
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the cocktail sauce, lime juice, hot sauce, pineapple and yellow pepper
- Refrigerate at least one hour for flavors to meld
- Using 12 shot glasses, rim the tops with lime and then dip into a mixture of coarse salt and pepper
- Divide cocktail sauce between 12 glasses and place one shrimp in each - garnish with cilantro if desired
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 55Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 1364mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 3g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
Yum, and your photographs are wonderful, makes me want to reach into the computer and pluck one off the screen!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Carole! Appreciate the kind comment!
KudosKitchen says
Your photos are stunning! I love the idea of serving these at a bridal shower or even an engagement party. Something where you really want to show-off because these hit the mark!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
eatgood4life.blogspot.com says
I have never made shrimp cocktail before but I sure do love shrimp so I might this a go on my next party!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
These appetizers are absolutely party ready - stunning!
Patricia Conte says
These are absolutely stunning! I love the look of the rim, just from the S&P. And also love the added pineapple. Gorgeous!
Sara Glover says
So cute! and I love shrimp!
Erin Dee says
That must be nice to live so close to your grandkids! I bet your grandkids love it, too. 🙂 And this is such a great appetizer! Love how easy it is.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Your photos are simply stunning! I can't take my eyes off those good lookin' shrimp!
Julie Evink says
These look so delicious and are beautiful! Soak up those cuddles and giggles because they grow up to fast as you well know!
Jamie Sherman says
I'm so glad they live so close to you! They will have so many great memories growing up! I love this idea - and it's soooooo easy, too!
Sandra McCollum says
What a fun idea! I have never done this buyut I know my kids would get a kick out of it.
Cathy Trochelman says
These look amazing, Deb! Perfect for parties!
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
I love seeing the pictures of your grandkids -- you must go through withdrawals when you don't get to see them! I love shrimp cocktail and these shooters are the best!
Nancy Piran says
We live so far away from our parents! We wish we had them close so they could play with their Nonna and Nonno! Enjoy those babies!!
Debra Clark says
Dropping by to do some extra sharing - thanks for linking up on #FoodieFriDIY! These shooters look just delicious - I'd say you were ready for a party!
Ashleigh says
These are so cute and perfect for memorial day cookouts! Great post!
You should totally share this on my next link party! It goes live tomorrow at 6!
http://www.twentysomethinginthe2010s.com/category/peace-love-link-up/
Debra says
Those sure look pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
CoCo says
Can you suggest a way to keep the shooters on ice.... I’m looking for a pretty presentation. I’ll keep watch shrimp in a shooter glass exactly as you have done... they’re lovely. I just want to keep the out for an hour or so and can’t really think of a way to display the shooters on ice?
Deb Attinella says
Yes, placing them an ice bed would be best.