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Shrimp Cocktail Cups

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 small clear plastic cups or shot glasses
  • Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cocktail sauce into the bottom of each cup.
  4. Hook 2 shrimp over the rim of each cup, letting them hang attractively.
  5. Garnish each cup with a small sprig of fresh dill or parsley and a tiny lemon wedge.
  6. Keep refrigerated until serving time. These can be made up to 4 hours ahead!