Bloody Shrimp Food

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare shrimp:
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 2 quarts water) to a boil. Add shrimp, then remove from heat and let stand in water until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cut shrimp into thirds and transfer to a large bowl with celery and scallions.
• Make sauce:
• Whisk together all sauce ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste.
• Just before serving, stir sauce into shrimp mixture. Spoon 2 shrimp pieces with vegetables and sauce into each soupspoon and arrange spoons on a platter.

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

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

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Place 6 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Add lemon halves, white wine, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt, to taste. Bring to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for 1 minute or until the shrimp turn pink. Immediately plunge shrimp into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Strain the shrimp and place into a bowl in the refrigerator until ready to use. In a large pitcher, mix 1-ounce vodka for every 6 ounces Bloody Mary mix. Season with cracked pepper, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive juice and shake. Serve in decorative glasses with skewered shrimp as garnish.

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
• 2. Add all remaining ingredients except shrimp and mix until combined; gently fold in shrimp.
• 3. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.
• 4. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir to blend.
• Serve with boiled, peeled, deveined shrimp.

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Add to shrimp in large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
• Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 min.
• Cut celery lengthwise in half, then cut each half crosswise into 6 pieces. Thread celery onto 12 small skewers along with remaining ingredients.

BLOODY MARY POACHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place 1 cup water and 3 cups of the Bloody Mary mix in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high. Remove from heat. Add shrimp; cover and let stand until shrimp are barely opaque in centers, about 8 minutes. Immediately stir ice into shrimp mixture to stop cooking; let stand until shrimp are cool, about 5 minutes. Drain shrimp, and pat dry.
• Stir together cocktail sauce, vodka, oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, celery seeds, pepper, and remaining 1 cup Bloody Mary mix in a large bowl or a large heavy-duty ziplock plastic freezer bag.
• Stir shrimp, sliced celery, and onion into cocktail sauce mixture. Cover (or seal bag), and place in refrigerator to marinate at least 8 hours or, preferably, up to 24 hours.
• Transfer shrimp mixture to a large serving bowl. Top with desired garnishes, and serve immediately. (The dish can be made in advance. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days.)