Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail
A fun, pretty appetizer and delishious too!! 2 to 3 hour chill time.
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.
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.
Ingredients
medium shrimp, tomato juice, vodka, red pepper sauce, sugar, celery salt, fresh parsley, seafood cocktail sauce, green olives