Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

Derf's Note:

A fun, pretty appetizer and delishious too!! 2 to 3 hour chill time.

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 60

• 1 ½ lbs cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp , about 60,thawed if frozen
• ½ cup tomato juice
• ¼ cup vodka (optional)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper sauce
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup seafood cocktail sauce
• ¼ cup finely chopped green olives

Directions:

1. Arrange shrimp in single layer in rectangular glass or plastic dish.
2. Heat tomato juice, vodka if using and pepper sauce to boiling in 1 quart saucepan over medium high heat.
3. Stir in sugar; reduce heat.
4. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,.
5. Stir in celery salt and parsley; pour over shrimp.
6. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
7. (no longer than 3 hours or the shrimp will become tough.) Mix cocktail sauce and olives; pour into small serving bowl.
8. Remove shrimp from marinade with slotted spoon; arrange on serving platter.
9. Serve shrimp with sauce and toothpicks.
10. A pretty way to serve: Place shrimp in an oversized martini glass, 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
11. Pour cocktail sauce mixture over shrimp, and garnish like a bloody Mary with a skewer of colossal olives, small lime wedges and a celery stick.

Reviews

[Ben's Mom]

This was a hit. I already had an oversized martini glass and served the cocktail sauce in a small martini class. Very easy and tasty appetizer w/ a great appearance.

[Terriyaki 2]

I was expecting something more flavorful, I think. More like real Bloody Mary, I guess. It was good, not mind blowing. Rinsed some shrimp and tasted, comparing them to the unrinsed ones and salt wasn't a problem. So I would not rinse in order to keep some of the flavor. I will add more vodka and celery salt next time.

[jfreed]

Great addition to my holiday party menu! Colorful and festive in the oversized martini glass.