Shrimp with Cocktail SaucePoached, grilled, sautéed or broiled, we love shrimp in just about any dish, any time of year. But somehow serving shrimp during the winter holidays seems extra special — thankfully without extra work or worries when you buy it at Whole Foods Market.
Holiday Recipes
Searching for an unexpected dish that will delight guests while the turkey finishes cooking? Think shrimp. Hoping for a dish that’s high on the wow factor and low on prep time? Think shrimp. Here are a few of our favorite shrimp recipes for entertaining:
Shrimp Cocktail with Sauce. opens in a new tab It doesn't get more classic than shrimp cocktail for party season. Try this version with hot pepper sauce and prepared horseradish or change things up with Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Green Onion Dipping Sauce opens in a new tab.
Quick and Easy Shrimp Dip opens in a new tab. Make this luscious dip up to two days ahead and serve it with vegetable crudités and whole wheat crackers.
Deviled Eggs with Shrimp opens in a new tab. Like shrimp, deviled eggs disappear fast at parties. Double your guests’ delight with shrimp garnish on stuffed eggs.
Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup with Shrimp opens in a new tab
Everyday Recipes
Why wait for a special occasion for something so delicious? Shrimp is also a tasty shortcut for those in-between meals this holiday season.
Thai Shrimp and Carrot Salad. opens in a new tab This Health Starts Here® salad is a light and refreshing salad served over a bed of rice noodles — the perfect weeknight remedy to heavier holiday meals.
Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup with Shrimp. opens in a new tab With a base of creamy coconut milk, rich butternut squash, a hint of spicy peppers and succulent shrimp, this soup will warm your family up on a chilly evening.
Shrimp and Feta Pizzas opens in a new tab. Frozen Key West pink shrimp, canned diced tomatoes and flatbread means dinner in about 15 minutes!
Cooking Tips
New to shrimp? We can help. Here are our top three tips for choosing and cooking shrimp:
Shrimp size is expressed in the format of count per pound. Weight is affected not just by length/girth, but also by whether or not shrimp is peeled or has the heads/tails on. For example, 31/40 means there are approximately 31 to 40 shrimp per pound.
Fresh shrimp should be kept refrigerated and cooked within two days; frozen can be kept in a sealed bag for up to 60 days in the freezer.
Boil shrimp for approximately 4 to 6 minutes (depending on size) until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook; they will become tough.
Happy Shrimpsgiving…With a Side of Standards
Our shrimp standards are worthy of their own holiday…so we gave them one. Like all of the wild-caught seafood in our fresh cases, our wild-caught shrimp is rated either a “Best Choice” or “Good Alternative” by Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in a new tab and The Safina Center opens in a new tab. And we prohibit preservatives, which are commonly used on conventional shrimp.Choosing farmed? We’ve got you covered with shrimp that’s farmed responsibly, indicated by our Responsibly Farmed opens in a new tab logo which means the shrimp has been raised according to our strict Aquaculture Standards and third-party audited to ensure that the standards are being met. Our standards include:
No preservatives, no antibiotics, no land animal products in feed
Fully traceable from the farm to our seafood case
Farms all 3rd party audited
No conversions of sensitive ecosystems such as mangrove forests into shrimp farms
To maintain the delicious flavor of shrimp and nothing else, ours are flash frozen within hours of harvest — without preservatives. Some competitors may sell farmed shrimp cheaper, but it’s likely chemically treated.
Looking for another time-saving tip this holiday? With sweet and tender shrimp, our Responsibly Farmed Cooked Shrimp Platter is perfect for an elegant, instant appetizer. It includes our signature cocktail sauce with a horseradish kick. Many stores offer a shrimp platter as part of their online ordering selection opens in a new tab, and you can always pick one up in store.
What’s your favorite way to serve shrimp during the holidays?
