Old Vegas Style Shrimp Cocktail is a no-cook appetizer of chilled cocktail shrimp served with tangy seafood sauce and fresh lemon wedges. It's a retro diner classic that requires no cooking skill and comes together in under five minutes.
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Thaw and rinse shrimp. Pat dry with paper towel and sprinkle with a little salt.
Place shrimp in glass bowl or parfait glass and pour desired amount of cocktail sauce on it. Serve with a lemon wedge or two.
Enjoy!
Store thawed shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; assemble with sauce and lemon just before serving.
No—the recipe calls for pre-cooked, frozen shrimp that you simply thaw and chill. No cooking required.
Yes. Thaw and chill the shrimp up to 4 hours in advance, then assemble just before serving so the sauce stays fresh.
Transfer to the refrigerator overnight, or submerge in cold water for 15–20 minutes. Avoid warm water, which affects texture.
Any store-bought seafood cocktail sauce (usually tomato and horseradish-based) works; choose your favorite brand or make homemade if preferred.
Arrange chilled shrimp around a small bowl of cocktail sauce on a platter, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve cold.
