Super easy, flavorful and fun this Shrimp Cocktail Recipe is a go-to appetizer for any time of year. Minimal ingredients and time make it the perfect treat.
n a large stockpot, add the wine, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, old bay, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add water until it is 3/4 of the way up the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, uncovered.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Add the shrimp and stir them into the pot. These only take a couple minutes to cook, you know they are fully cooked when they rise to the top of the water and are a bright white color on the inside, up to 5 minutes.
Strain the mixture and discard the veggies. Serve warm or place in the fridge until cold. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauces like cocktail sauce or aioli.