Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Shrimp Cocktail Shooters are a fun and tasty little appetizer. Take a butter poached Gulf shrimp, drop it on top of a spicy Bloody Mary sauce, top it with a little fine celery leaf and shoot it.
For parties, I like to use a small martini glass to present this shooter. The presentation of this cocktail is fun and festive. Most important though, these are fast and easy to make at the last minute before your guests arrive. Especially if you have all the ingredients ready.
The shrimp shooter part of the appetizer is this spicy vodka cocktail sauce which is very similar to a Bloody Mary.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
For This Shrimp Shooter Recipe You’ll Need
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
A very easy to make thick Bloody Mary sauce starts with ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha chili sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Of course, you’ll need shrimp. But change it up if you want with crab, scallops or even lobster medallions.
I add a shot of vodka to the sauce to complete the Bloody Mary. You don’t have to add vodka if you don’t want to. But it seems like a lot more fun when you add the vodka.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Watch How We Made Shrimp Cocktail Shooters
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
How To Make Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Start by peeling and deveining Gulf Shrimp (½ pound). Pat and dry the shrimp on paper towels. And then season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning (1 tsp). Put the shrimp in the refrigerator and let the shrimp marinate in the seasoning for at least 1 hour before poaching. This step is similar to dry brining and the shrimp will remain firm and juicy.
Melt the butter (2 tbsp) in a saute pan over medium Heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and slowly poach the shrimp in the butter for 2 -3 4 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the pan and cover and set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
Make the bloody Mary cocktail sauce by combining ketchup (1/2 cup), horseradish (1 tbsp), vodka (1 tbsp), Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon), Sriracha sauce (1 tsp), lemon juice (1/2 squeezed lemon), and finish with salt and pepper.
Set the cocktail sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. However, the sauce will be at it’s peak flavor and consistency after 4 hours.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound shrimp 21-26
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
For The Cocktail Sauce
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Vodka
- 1 tbsp Horseradish prepared
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1 half Lemon juice squeezed
Instructions
- Start by peeling and deveining Gulf Shrimp (½ pound). Pat and dry the shrimp on paper towels. And then season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning (1 tsp). Put the shrimp in the refrigerator and let the shrimp marinate in the seasoning for at least 1 hour before poaching. This step is similar to dry brining and the shrimp will remain firm and juicy.
- Melt the butter (2 tbsp) in a saute pan over medium Heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and slowly poach the shrimp in the butter for 3 to 4 minutes until they are pink and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the pan and cover and set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
- Make the cocktail sauce by combining ketchup (1/2 cup), horseradish (1 tbsp), vodka (1 tbsp), Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon), Sriracha sauce (1 tsp), lemon juice (1/2 squeezed lemon), and finish with salt and pepper.
- Set the cocktail sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. However, the sauce will be at its peak flavor and consistency after 4 hours.
Nutrition
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
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