A shrimp cocktail is a dish that typically consists of shrimp that have been boiled or steamed and served cold with a cocktail sauce. The dish is often garnished with a lemon or lime wedge, and is sometimes served on a bed of ice.

The history of the shrimp cocktail is unknown, but the dish is thought to have originated in the early 1900s. The shrimp cocktail became popular in the United States in the 1950s, and has remained a …