Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters - Cookin Canuck - Easy appetizer recipe (2024)

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An appetizer with a kick! Spice up the party with these Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters! A fun little twist on shrimp co*cktail for your holiday or co*cktail parties. 65 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters Recipe

Whether you're putting together a stellar spread for New Year's Eve or hosting the next game day party, these Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters should take center stage. And since you can't stop at just one appetizer (at least I can't!), serve them alongside , Ahi Tuna Poke Appetizers and some Prosciutto Cucumber Appetizers. If you're looking for more ideas, dive into my 15 Healthy co*cktail Party Recipes.

These shrimp shooters combine two of my favorite things - Bloody Marys (or Canada's version, the Caesar co*cktail) and shrimp co*cktails. I've been a sucker for a great shrimp co*cktail ever since I was a kid and this adult version takes things to the next level. If you prefer a nonalcoholic version, just leave out the vodka.

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What you need for Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters:

  • Shrimp: If you really want to save time, cooked shrimp are often available in the seafood department of most supermarkets. I typically opt for cooking the shrimp myself because it is so quick, slightly cheaper and insures that I don't end up with overcooked shrimp.
  • Tomato juice: Could you use a pre-made Bloody Mary mix? Absolutely! And if you have one you love, definitely go that route. Otherwise, it's very easy to whip up your own mix and tomato juice is the starting point.
  • Horseradish: Bottled, prepared horseradish can be found in any supermarket. I gave you a recommendation in the recipe below for the amount to use, but add to suit your taste buds.
  • Worcestershire sauce: A must in any Bloody Mary mix!
  • Tabasco sauce: Just a little bite or really spicy - it's up to you. Adjust the amount of Tabasco to your heart's content.

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How to salt the rim of a glass:

  • When I worked as a bartender years ago, I salted the rim of a glass by rubbing the rim with a lemon or lime wedge, then dipping the rim in a plate of salt.
  • Alternatively, you can dip the rim of the glass in lemon or lime juice, or even water, then dip into the salt. I don't like this method as much because I find that there's too much liquid on the glass, which causes the salt to either disintegrate or run down the side of the glass.
  • A coarse salt, rather than regular iodized salt, is what you should use to rim the glass. I typically opt for kosher salt or a small sea salt.

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Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters

An appetizer with a kick! Spice up the party with these Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters! A fun little twist on shrimp co*cktail for your holiday or co*cktail parties. 65 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

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Course: Appetizers, Appetizers For Entertaining

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bloody Mary, co*cktail Shrimp

Prep Time: 9 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute minute

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Shooters

Calories: 64.7kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 12 large raw shrimp peeled, tails left intact
  • 12 ounces tomato juice
  • 9 ounces vodka
  • 5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 teaspoons horseradish
  • several dashes tabasco sauce to taste
  • kosher salt* optional
  • thinly sliced lime & lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Prepare a medium bowl of ice water.

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water until it is as salty as sea water. Add the shrimp to the water and cook until the shrimp is just cooked through, 30 second to 1 minute.

  • Drain the shrimp and immediately plunge the shrimp into the ice water. Set aside.

  • In a large measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish and tabasco sauce.

  • If salting the rims of the shot glasses, pour the kosher salt onto a small plate. Rub a lime or lemon wedge on the rim of a 2-ounce shot glass, then dip the rim into the salt. Repeat with the remaining 11 shot glasses.

  • Pour the Bloody Mary mixture into the shot glasses. Garnish each with a cooked shrimp, along with lime and lemon wedges. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 0 (Points+)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Shooter | Calories: 64.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10.6mg | Sodium: 126.6mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1.4g

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How do you serve shrimp co*cktail at a dinner party? ›

Arrange the shrimp on a platter or individual serving dishes. Serve the shrimp co*cktail with the prepared co*cktail sauce and lemon wedges on the side for guests to add to their liking. Now that you know the classic shrimp co*cktail recipe, you can confidently create this delectable appetizer at home.

What do you serve at a Bloody Mary party? ›

These pairings are so delicious that you might just forgo the entree and make a meal of these appetizers.
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How much shrimp co*cktail per person appetizer? ›

If you are serving several appetizers, allow 2 to 3 (medium or larger) shrimp per person. Calculate even more shrimp per person if there are no other appetizers on the menu.

How many shrimp per person for shrimp co*cktail? ›

The recommended shrimp serving per an average person is three ounces. This translates to 11-12 "medium" shrimp, 8-9 "large" shrimp, or just 3 "colossal" shrimp.

How do you arrange shrimp co*cktail platters? ›

Arrange platter: Drain the shrimp from the ice bath and scatter on top of the ice. Add the bowls of co*cktail sauce and cajun aioli to the platter. Scatter celery sticks, cucumber slices and lemon wedges around the blank spaces of the platter.

What finger foods go with co*cktails? ›

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What olives go with Bloody Marys? ›

Green or Black Olives: Another very common garnish, olives are a great choice. Consider pimento-stuffed or (as we'll mention later) green olives stuffed with blue cheese! Pickles: You'll almost always find something pickled. I've seen dill pickle spears or cornichons pierced on co*cktail picks.

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The Bloody Mary is an aperitif-appetizer hybrid: As a pre-dinner drink, its savory flavors are ideal for stimulating the appetite before a meal.

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