Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

Baby Romaine lettuce

outer leaves removed, washed, cut into thin wedges

24 unit

Uncooked shrimp

peeled, head and tails intact, deveined

1 unit

Avocado

peeled, stone removed, sliced

1 unit

Lemon

cut into wedges

0.5 cup

Mayonnaise

None

0.33 cup

Tomato sauce

None

2 tsp

Lemon juice

None

1 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

None

4 dash

Tabasco sauce

None

Step 1
~2 min

Wash and cut baby Romaine lettuce into thin wedges, removing outer leaves.

Step 2
~2 min

Peel and devein uncooked shrimp, leaving heads and tails intact.

Step 3
~2 min

Peel, remove the stone, and slice the avocado.

Step 4
~2 min

Cut the lemon into wedges.

Step 5
~2 min

Arrange lettuce, shrimp, avocado, and lemon wedges onto serving plates.

Step 6
~2 min

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, tomato sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce.

Step 7
~2 min

Season the cocktail sauce to taste.

Step 8
~2 min

Drizzle the cocktail sauce over the shrimp.

Step 9
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the shrimp before serving for a more refreshing experience.

Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to your preferred level of spice.

Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Cocktail sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer at a party.

Pair with crackers or bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Oysters
Clams

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A classic appetizer often served at special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100

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