Shrimp Cocktail with Miso-Infused Cocktail Sauce

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A Party Classic With A Savory Twist—Miso Makes It Unforgettable
A crowd-pleasing appetizer that fits right in at any gathering. Miso gives the cocktail sauce a richer, rounder profile, letting the shrimp’s natural sweetness come through.
Adjust the heat of the sauce by varying the amount of hot sauce, and finish with a squeeze of lemon for a bright, refreshing accent.
shrimp cocktail with miso cocktail sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) Shrimp (raw, in shell)
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1/4 Lemon, cut into wedges
  • To taste Italian parsley, fresh

【A】

  • 3 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp AGED RED MISO
  • 1 tbsp White vinegar
  • To taste Hot sauce

Nutrition Facts

Calories・122kcalCarbohydrates・7gProtein・19gFat・2gSaturated Fat・0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat・0.4gMonounsaturated Fat・0.2gTrans Fat・0.01gCholesterol・149mgSodium・1321mgPotassium・241mgFiber・1gSugar・3gVitamin A・276IUVitamin C・4mgCalcium・76mgIron・1mg

Instructions

  • Remove the heads from the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Peel off the shells, then make a shallow cut along the back and remove the vein.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil with salt. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes, until they turn pink.
  • Drain the shrimp and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients in [A], adjusting the amount of hot sauce to your preferred level of heat.
  • Arrange the shrimp on a serving plate with the sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh Italian parsley.

Product used in this recipe

Aged Red Miso

Aged Red Miso
300 g

Our Aged Red Miso is dark brown in color. Long fermentation process creates it distinct, deep, and rich taste, with strong miso aroma. Packed in a compact 300g-tub for ease of use.

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Wakana joined Hikari Miso Co., Ltd. in 2025. Guided by the motto“Bringing happiness to people through food,”she applies her expertise as a registered dietitian to develop health-focused recipes. Passionate about miso as a traditional fermented food, she is dedicated to sharing its nutritional value and cultural heritage worldwide.

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