Have you ever tried a sriracha shrimp cocktail salad? It combines classic shrimp cocktail flavors with a spicy sriracha kick, served over a bed of crisp, fresh lettuce. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, this sriracha shrimp cocktail salad is bright, tangy, and perfect for anyone who loves spice.
Low Carb Sriracha Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
This low-carb twist on shrimp cocktail turns a familiar appetizer into a satisfying salad. The base is simple: chilled cooked shrimp dressed in a zesty sriracha cocktail sauce, then tossed with chopped lettuce and cucumber for crunch. It works beautifully as a party starter or as a quick, flavorful lunch or dinner when you want something light but filling.
The recipe is versatile: adjust the heat to taste, add extra vegetables such as diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, or blanched broccoli, or include crunchy toppings like seeds or low-carb croutons if desired. Leftover shrimp cocktail also makes a fast weekday meal—simply toss with fresh greens and you’re done.
Toss everything together and enjoy!
Tips for Making the Sriracha Shrimp Cocktail Salad
- Control the heat: add more or less sriracha and prepared horseradish to suit your spice preference.
- Use fresh lemon juice for brighter flavor. A little lemon zest adds extra brightness and aroma.
- Customize the salad with other low-carb vegetables: chopped tomatoes, cucumber, celery, mushrooms, broccoli, or cauliflower all work well.
- If you prefer a traditional appetizer, skip the lettuce and serve the shrimp and sauce chilled in cocktail glasses or on a platter.
- For best flavor, chill the shrimp cocktail sauce for about 30 minutes before combining with the shrimp. If you’re short on time, it’s still delicious served straight from the refrigerator.
What Size of Shrimp to Use
- Choose larger shrimp such as 21/25 or 26/30 for a satisfying bite. These numbers refer to the approximate count per pound.
- Smaller shrimp will also work; cut them into larger pieces if needed so every forkful has shrimp and sauce.
- For convenience, buy deveined and peeled shrimp. You can use pre-cooked shrimp or cook them yourself—boiling, grilling, or air frying all produce great results.
Enjoy this sriracha shrimp cocktail salad any time you want a fast, flavorful meal. It’s an excellent option for warm-weather lunches, holiday appetizers, or casual dinners when you want something bright and spicy without a lot of fuss.
Sriracha Shrimp Cocktail Salad
4 servings
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 5–6 cups (180–220 g) chopped lettuce (romaine hearts, green leaf, etc.)
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and diced
For the Shrimp Cocktail:
- 1 pound (454 g) cooked shrimp, deveined and shells removed
- 1/3 cup (80 g) ketchup, or more to taste (or tomato sauce)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Sriracha sauce, or hot sauce to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, sriracha, soy sauce, Worcestershire, horseradish, lemon juice, and black pepper until well combined. Refrigerate the cocktail sauce for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Cut the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add them to the chilled cocktail sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- When ready to serve, toss the chopped lettuce and diced cucumber with the shrimp and cocktail sauce until everything is evenly mixed.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information per Serving
Carbohydrates: 9 g,
Protein: 24 g,
Fat: 1 g,
Cholesterol: 285 mg,
Sodium: 1294 mg
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