Spicy Shrimp Cocktail

It’s New Year’s Eve, drinks and appetizers are king of the night, so why not make yours stand out with a little heat!

This is an easy to make-ahead recipe so you can celebrate without stress. Spicy Sautéed Shrimp recipe (below) can be made earlier in the day and then popped in the fridge while you make everything else. Shrimp Cocktails are always better served cold.

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Spicy Sautéed Shrimp

Course

Appetizer

Cuisine

Appetizers, Seafood

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 20 Frozen Shrimp de-veined and peeled
• 1 Garlic Clove minced
• 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Course Appetizer Cuisine Appetizers, Seafood Servings Ingredients 1 Tbsp. Butter 20 Frozen Shrimp de-veined and peeled 1 Garlic Clove minced 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. Defrost shrimp in a bowl of cool water. When defrosted mix Cayenne Pepper and Red Pepper Flakes in with the shrimp
2. Melt the butter in a pan and add garlic. Once heated add shrimp in batches so that there is only one layer. Sauté until cooked through- turning shrimp once. Repeat with second batch. Serve warm

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The Cocktail Sauce is also best made ahead of time and chilled in the fridge.

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Cocktail Sauce

Course

Appetizer

Cuisine

Appetizers

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. Prepared Horseradish
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 dash Cayenne Pepper or to taste
• 1 dash Old Bay Seasoning

Course Appetizer Cuisine Appetizers Servings Ingredients 1 cup Ketchup 1 Tbsp. Prepared Horseradish 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 dash Cayenne Pepper or to taste 1 dash Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together. Chill and Serve with shrimp

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Enjoy and Happy 2014!