Shrimp Cocktail Loaf Recipes

SHRIMP COCKTAIL LOAF

Steps:

• Combine shrimp and cream cheese until shrimp is mixed well into cream cheese.
• Shape mixture into a log or loaf and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
• Chill for at least 4 hours. You can also freeze until ready to use; just defrost in the fridge for about 8 hours or more before serving.
• After chilling, place the cream cheese and shrimp loaf on a plate, pour cocktail sauce over the cream cheese loaf.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.
• Serve with crackers and enjoy.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. , Drain shrimp and immediately rinse in cold water. Refrigerate until cold, 2-3 hours. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. , Arrange shrimp on a serving platter; serve with sauce. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

SHRIMP AND CRAB LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
• In a food processor, make crumbs of the toasted bread; measure out 1 ½ cups of the crumbs into a mixing bowl.
• Heat the butter in a small skillet; toss with the remaining crumbs to moisten; set aside for the topping.
• Coarsely chop ½ pound of the shrimp; set aside.
• In a food processor, puree the remaining ½ pound of the shrimp with the cream, lemon juice, gin, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper.
• Add in the eggs and process to blend.
• Transfer the mixture to the mixing bowl with the breadcrumbs.
• Add in the scallions, water chestnuts, and cilantro.
• Using your hands, blend the mixture together.
• Add in the chopped shrimp and the crabmeat; again, using your hands, gently but thoroughly blend mixture.
• Pat the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the buttered crumbs.
• Bake 40-45 minutes or until the loaf is firm and browned.
• Let loaf rest 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.