I am offering shrimp cocktail for one of my appetizers at my annual Christmas Eve party. There will be 12 adults eating it...anyone have an approximate lb. to recommend?

TIA! ;)

How many other appetizers are you having? And what are they? Let me look around, I will try to find what the "experts" recommend. :)

I am having a mostly appetizer party, and this is what I have on the menu so far:

shrimp cocktail
buffalo wings
bread bowl with dip
chips and onion dip
homemade Chex party mix
zucchini and mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers
cheese and crackers/fruit
Veggie tray
Stuffed mushrooms
Sausage biscuits
Salad

Additionally, my FIL is **insisting** that he bring a ham or roast

And we will have many sweets as well:
Fudge
Rice Krispies treats
Cream puffs, strawberry Napoleons, mini eclairs
Cheesecake
7 Layer Bars
Apple Pie
Blueberry Pie
Pralines
Peanut butter kiss cookies

Phew, I think that's it! LOL I'm sure I'm forgetting some other goodie that I wanted to put out for everyone.

http://www.shaboomskitchen.com/h-crowd.html

They recommend 3/4 ounce per person or 9 pounds.

http://www.weberbbq.com/Public_weber/cookbook/portions.asp

They recommend 6-8 ounces per person.

I would say since you are having other appetizers you should go for 8 ounces per person. If you are having A LOT of other appetizers (like 4 or more) I would go with 6 ounces per person. I hope this helps.

Christy

Wow! Can I come too? lol

I would go with 6 oz per person or 4.5 lbs. This might acually be too much, but better safe than sorry. You can always freeze the leftovers.

Have fun!

Christy

I would go with at least 5 lbs of shrimp--depending on the size of the serving tray/dish you want to use. Really fresh shrimp is always a crowd pleaser, looks nice on the table too. I use my left-overs the next day for a really quick pasta dish with just a little fresh garlic, olive oil and parsley. Enjoy the party.

Thanks so much everyone! Merry Christmas!! :reindeer: