Chilled Shrimp with Raspberry Cocktail Sauce
Chilled Shrimp with Raspberry Cocktail Sauce is a delightful and refreshing dish that makes for a perfect appetizer or party platter.
Raspberry cocktail sauce is a sweet and tangy condiment typically used to accompany seafood dishes, particularly shrimp cocktails. It combines the flavors of fresh or pureed raspberries with traditional cocktail sauce ingredients.
The basic components usually include:
- Raspberries: Fresh or frozen raspberries are blended or pureed to form the base of the sauce. Raspberry preserves can also be used.
- Tomato paste: This provides a classic cocktail sauce base and complements the sweetness of the raspberries.
- Horseradish: This adds a spicy kick, balancing the sweetness of the raspberries.
- Sherry wine vinegar or lemon juice: This introduces acidity, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Sugar or honey: Sometimes added to increase sweetness if the raspberries are tart.
The sauce can be adjusted to taste by varying the amount of each ingredient. Raspberry cocktail sauce is a flavorful twist on the traditional cocktail sauce, making it a great option for summer parties and gatherings.
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Chilled Shrimp with Raspberry Cocktail Sauce
Chilled Shrimp with Raspberry Cocktail Sauce is a delightful and refreshing dish that makes for a perfect appetizer or party platter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: varies
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Food Processor/Blender
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 pounds cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp
Instructions
- Place cocktail sauce ingredients in a food processor or a blender. Process or blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Chill cocktail sauce for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with shrimp.
- Cocktail sauce will keep, refrigerated, for five days.
Notes
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