Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail, anyone? An oversized martini or margarita glass is the perfect serving dish for this updated spirited shrimp cocktail.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 38 minutes

Servings: 40 to 45 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  lb (40 to 45) cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
• 1/2  cup tomato juice
• 1/4  cup vodka, if desired
• 1/2  teaspoon red pepper sauce
• 1/2  teaspoon sugar
• 1/2  teaspoon celery salt
• 2  tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1  cup cocktail sauce
• 1/4  cup finely chopped green olives

Directions

1. Arrange shrimp in single layer in rectangular glass or plastic dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches.
2. Heat tomato juice, vodka and pepper sauce to boiling in 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in celery salt and parsley; pour over shrimp. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
3. Mix cocktail sauce and olives; pour into small serving bowl. Remove shrimp from marinade with slotted spoon; arrange on serving platter. Serve shrimp with sauce and toothpicks. 

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