By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 4
146 cal · 16 min
Shrimp Cocktail Salad
Recipe GLPRdca62d77017e6c
A refreshing and protein-rich salad featuring succulent jumbo shrimp tossed with crisp celery and ripe tomatoes, dressed in a zesty horseradish-based cocktail sauce. The combination of fresh lemon juice, peppery heat, and tangy horseradish creates a classic flavor profile that celebrates the natural sweetness of the seafood. Perfect as a light lunch or elegant appetizer.
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Ingredients
4 large ripe tomatoes
¼ cup prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
4 stalks celery
1 pound cooked, shelled, and deveined jumbo shrimp
Directions
Prepare the cocktail sauce by combining the prepared horseradish, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl. Stir until the brown sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is well blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Rinse the tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized chunks or wedges. Remove any excess seeds and excess liquid if desired.
Rinse the celery stalks and trim the ends. Cut each stalk into ½-inch pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, celery pieces, and cooked jumbo shrimp.
Pour the prepared cocktail sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly, being careful not to break apart the delicate shrimp.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately while the vegetables are crisp and the salad is cold.
Comments
This is a smart recipe for Charlotte, where Gulf shrimp and coastal supply chains make fresh shrimp reliably available and reasonably priced at every major chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, and Kroger all stock it. Every other ingredient is a pantry or produce staple (tomato, celery, lemon, hot sauce, horseradish), so no special trips required. The stated 16 minutes is honest if the shrimp arrives pre-cooked; if raw, add 5 minutes for poaching. Cost per serving lands around $3.50–$4.50 depending on shrimp quality, driven mainly by the protein. It's a no-fuss cold salad that reheats poorly but holds well for lunch the next day, and the simplicity makes it weeknight-friendly for one or two people, though feeding a family of four as a main dish would mean supplementing it with bread or rice.
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