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22 July 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

Inspired by Turkish meze, this shrimp cocktail combines boiled shrimp with a spicy chili and olive oil sauce, then chills in the refrigerator. This meat-free but seafood-based recipe makes a light, spicy snack for pescatarians.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the shrimp

5 min

Boil the peeled shrimp in salted water for 3 minutes, until pink, then transfer them to ice water.

2

Make the Sauce

5 min

Whisk together the olive oil, hot pepper paste, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt, then mix with the boiled shrimp.

3

Chill

75 min

Chill the cocktail in a covered container in the refrigerator to let the seasonings infuse the shrimp.

4

Serve

2 min

Sprinkle parsley on top and serve cold.

Reminder

If the shrimp are not transferred to ice water after boiling, they can overcook and become rubbery; do not extend the cooking time. Allergen: contains crustacean shellfish (shrimp).

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