Shrimp Cups with Delicious Cocktail Sauce
Shrimp Cups with Cocktail Sauce are the perfect starter for seafood lovers. With a quick preparation time of about 30 minutes, this balanced recipe will delight your guests during festive meals or family dinners. The cooked pink shrimp blend subtly with a homemade cocktail sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, and cognac, enhanced with a touch of paprika and fresh parsley. Not only is this dish delicious, but it is also very presentable, isn’t it fabulous? Perfect for buffets or appetizers, these cups promise to impress with every bite. Plus, you can vary the flavors by adding avocados or citrus for an even more gourmet touch. If you’re looking for an original starter that will effortlessly impress, look no further: these Shrimp Cups are made for you!
- Preparation time: 30 min
- Servings: for 6 people
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- - 450 g cooked pink shrimp
- - 1 small fresh lettuce
- - 300 g creamy mayonnaise
- - 3 tablespoons flavorful ketchup
- - 3 cl fine cognac
- - 5 tablespoons light liquid cream
- - 1 teaspoon aromatic paprika
- - 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Start by thoroughly washing the lettuce under cold water, then separate the leaves and dry them carefully.
2. Layer the leaves on top of each other, and using kitchen scissors, finely chop them.
3. In a mixing bowl, prepare your sauce: start by mixing the mayonnaise with the ketchup, cream, cognac, paprika, and chopped parsley.
4. Fill your cups with the lettuce and shrimp, then generously drizzle with cocktail sauce.
5. For the finishing touch, sprinkle with paprika, add a bit of salt and pepper, then gently mix to achieve a well-blended sauce.
6. Shell the shrimp and make a slight incision on the belly to remove the black veins, then incorporate them into the mixture in the bowl.
