5 Ingredients or Fewer
Shrimp Cocktail Trio
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Cook time 2 minutes
- Serves 10
Author Notes
I've always had a complicated relationship with shrimp cocktail. While I love perfectly poached shrimp, cocktail sauce itself was never my favorite. I wanted to create a shrimp cocktail experience I could actually enjoy with a trio of globally-inspired dips that are all five ingredients (not including salt and pepper) and perfect for large holiday gatherings. A sweet and spicy Southeast Asian chili-lime sauce with a hint of ginger, a creamy harissa yogurt dip, and a deep, garlicky sun-dried tomato sauce with fresh basil and lemon. —César Pérez
What You'll Need
Ingredients
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FOR THE POACHED SHRIMP
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2 pounds
large shrimp, shell-on, peeled and deveined
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2 quarts
water
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2 tablespoons
kosher salt
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2 teaspoons
black peppercorns
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4
fresh thyme sprigs
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1
shallot, halved
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4
garlic cloves, crushed
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4
lemon slices
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SOUTHEAST ASIAN-INSPIRED SAUCE
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1/2 cup
sweet chili sauce
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1
lime, zested and juiced
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3 tablespoons
fish sauce
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1 tablespoon
ginger, grated
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1
garlic clove, grated
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NORTH AFRICAN-INSPIRED SAUCE
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1/2 cup
plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons
harissa paste
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1 tablespoon
lemon juice + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 tablespoons
parsley, chopped
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1
garlic clove, grated
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED SAUCE
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1/2 cup
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
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1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil (from the jar if they're EVOO-packed)
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2 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
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2
garlic cloves, grated
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1/4 cup
fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
- For the poached shrimp: In a large saucepan, combine water, salt, peppercorns, thyme, shallot, garlic, and lemon slices. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let stand until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool completely. Transfer to a paper towel lined sheet tray to drain.
- For each individual sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with your favorite poached shrimp.
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