A shrimp cocktail is a dish consisting of cooked shrimp served cold with a cocktail sauce. The shrimp are usually peeled and deveined prior to cooking, then chilled and served with the sauce.

The history of shrimp cocktails is unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the early 1900s. They became popular in the 1950s, and have remained popular since. There are many variations of the dish, including different types of sauces.

Shrimp cocktails can be served as …