Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cream Sauce

3 servings

10 minutes

Shrimp cocktail with creamy horseradish sauce is an elegant dish rooted in European culinary traditions. This exquisite appetizer combines the tenderness of shrimp, the spiciness of horseradish, and the creamy texture of the sauce, creating a harmony of flavors. The light acidity of lemon juice enhances the freshness of seafood, while brandy adds refined depth. Presented on crisp lettuce leaves and garnished with parsley, this cocktail becomes not only a gastronomic delight but also an aesthetic pleasure. Ideal for sophisticated receptions and romantic dinners where every detail matters.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 182.7
• Proteins: 21g
• Fats: 6.6g
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g

Ingredients

• Peeled boiled shrimps: 300 g
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Cream: 0.5 glass
• Ketchup: 2 tbsp
• Horseradish: 10 g
• Brandy: 1 tbsp
• Cayenne pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Lettuce leaves: 60 g
• Chopped parsley: 0.5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peeled boiled shrimps: 300 g

2. Cut 3 slices from the lemon and hang them on the edges of three small serving bowls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece

3. Squeeze lemon juice on the shrimp and let it marinate for a while.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece

4. In a small bowl, whip the cream and add ketchup, horseradish, and brandy. Mix well. Add a little cayenne pepper and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 0.5 glass
   • Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
   • Horseradish: 10 g
   • Brandy: 1 tablespoon
   • Cayenne pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Place lettuce leaves in the prepared bowls and top with shrimp.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lettuce leaves: 60 g

6. Before serving, drizzle the shrimp with sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped parsley: 0.5 tablespoon