These Shrimp Cocktail Cups are an easy party appetizer that looks impressive without much effort. Chilled shrimp, tangy cocktail sauce, crisp cucumber, and a dash of Tajín give these individual cups a fresh, bold flavor that works well for holidays, brunches, and summer gatherings.

Serving shrimp cocktail in individual cups keeps things simple for guests and makes them easy to grab from appetizer tables. The Tajín adds a little citrusy heat while the fresh dill and cucumber keep everything light and refreshing.

Helpful Tips

Pat the shrimp dry before assembling so the cocktail sauce doesn’t get watery.
Chill the cocktail sauce before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Buying pre-cooked shrimp will save you time while prepping for a party.

Shrimp Cocktail Cups

These Shrimp Cocktail Cups has tangy cocktail sauce, crisp cucumber, and a Tajín rim give these individual cups a fresh, bold flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 18 kcal

Ingredients

24 shrimp cooked, tails on (about 1/2 pound 21-25ct
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2-3 tablespoons Tajin
1 small cucumber sliced
3-4 sprigs fresh dill

Instructions

Clean and cook the shrimp, or purchase already cleaned/cooked shrimp.
In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish and lemon juice.
Dump the Tajin onto a plate. Wet the rim of the appetizer cups with lemon juice and dip the rim into the Tajin to coat.
Fill the bottom of the appetizer cups with about 1 tablespoon each of cocktail sauce.
Place 1-2 shrimp in each glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a little fresh dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

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