Shrimp And Celery Cocktail Salad
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Appetizers A vintage-style shrimp cocktail salad featuring cooked shrimp, celery hearts, and sweet pickle relish mixed into a ketchup-based dressing. A simple, chilled appetizer perfect for retro-themed gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 1 hour (Chilling) | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pound | Shrimp | shelled, cooked, and chilled |
| 1 cup | Ketchup | or more, to taste |
| 1/2 cup | Sweet Pickle Relish | |
| 1 cup | Celery Hearts | chopped |
Instructions
Preparation and Mixing
- If using large shrimp, roughly chop the 1 pound cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chilled 1 pound cooked shrimp, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish, and 1 cup chopped celery hearts.
- Stir everything together until the shrimp and celery are evenly coated and the sauce is uniform.
Chilling and Serving
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled and the flavors are fully melded.
- Serve chilled in small bowls or cocktail glasses.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Keep tightly covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
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