shrimp tomatillo cocktail

Name: Shrimp Tomatillo Cocktail
Prep time: 8 h 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## FOR THE COCKTAIL SAUCE; 10 tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1 small red onion, chopped; 4 clove(s) garlic; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup(s) packed fresh spinach leaves; 3 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) prepared horseradish sauce; 1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; ## FOR THE SHRIMP; 24 count large shrimp peeled and deviened; 2 lemons, halved; 1 teaspoon(s) black peppercorns, whole; 1 tablespoon(s) coriander seeds; 2 tablespoon(s) salt; 8 cup(s) cold water

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Mar 3, 2025

I like to start this in the morning, or at least 8 hours or more before a party.

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prep time 8 Hr 35 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE COCKTAIL SAUCE
10 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 small red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons honey
FOR THE SHRIMP
24 count large shrimp peeled and deviened
2 lemons, halved
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, whole
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons salt
8 cups cold water

How To Make shrimp tomatillo cocktail

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the tomatillos, onion, garlic cloves, and jalapeno on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 35 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to a boil. Add the spinach and boil for one minute. Drain in colander.
Step 3

Place the roasted items in a food processor and add the spinach, vinegar, horseradish, cilantro, and honey. Process until smoothish. Place in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
Step 4

For the shrimp, place the water in a large pot. Add the salt, pepper, coriander seeds, and the lemons. Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes.
Step 5

Remove from heat and add the shrimp. Cover and let sit about 15 minutes.
Step 6

Drain the shrimp and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 7

Take a small glass. Add the sauce into the bottom of the glass and arrange the shrimp around the ridge.
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