shrimp cocktail

shrimp cocktail
Originally uploaded by kattebelletje.

The holidays haven't even started yet, but I felt like eating this classic Christmas dish: shrimp cocktail. You will need: 100 grams of peeled shrimp (small and tasty ones will do); 1 apple, cut into small dice; 5 or 6 tablespoons of mayonaise, either from a jar of home made; 1 tablespoon of ketchup; a few sprigs of lemon juice; 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce (or use soy sauce); some salt and pepper. First mix the mayonaise, ketchup, a tablespoon of cognac or whisky and the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste for seasonings. After cutting the apple into small dice, mix it with the shrimp and then stir everything together. Try it out and add more lemon juice or mayonaise to your liking, it should not be too dry! Shred some lettuce and put in a cocktail glass. Add the shrimp mixture on top and sprinkle with paprika and extra pepper. Use a slice of lemon for garnish. This dish is really tasty, very simple to make, and goes well with a glass of white wine or cava!