Quick Sautéed Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
5-Minute Wonder: Cocktail Sauce Shrimp Stir-fry That Rivals Chili Shrimp
I made a super simple shrimp side dish using leftover cocktail shrimp and dipping sauce, and the taste is fantastic, just as good as chili shrimp or gambas al ajillo. It’s a quick and flavorful way to transform any leftover shrimp!
Main Ingredients- Cocktail Shrimp (pre-cooked) – medium to large size, about 20 pieces
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 6 Tbsp Cocktail Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 6 Tbsp Cocktail Sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Have you ever had leftover cocktail shrimp after enjoying them with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce? Instead of eating them cold, why not try stir-frying them for a delightful new taste? You can create a wonderful dish without any special ingredients.
Step 2
To make them easier to eat, carefully remove the remaining tail shells. This simple step will make the shrimp much more enjoyable to consume.
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté lightly until fragrant. Be careful not to overcook or burn the garlic.
Step 4
Before the garlic is fully cooked, pour in 6 tablespoons of store-bought cocktail sauce. Stir well with a spatula to combine the sauce and garlic, cooking them together briefly.
Step 5
Once the sauce is well mixed and starts to gently bubble, add the prepared cocktail shrimp to the pan. Now, turn the heat up to high to stir-fry quickly.
Step 6
Over high heat, toss the shrimp quickly to coat them evenly with the sauce. Continue to stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes, just until the shrimp are heated through and have absorbed the delicious sauce. Your flavorful shrimp stir-fry is ready!
Step 7
This finished shrimp dish, with its perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor, is a big hit with kids! It also makes an excellent appetizer or snack to enjoy with a cold beer.
Step 8
The store-bought cocktail sauce used in this recipe is a common brand. For those curious about which one I used, I’ve included a reference image. (Image attached)
