Shrimp Cocktail
Classic chilled shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce. An elegant and simple appetizer that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 8 cups water
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 4 lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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1
In a large pot, combine 8 cups water, 2 tbsp salt, 1 halved lemon, 2 bay leaf, and 1 tsp black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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2
Once boiling, add 1 lb peeled and deveined, tails on large shrimp and cook just until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes depending on size.
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3
Immediately transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let cool for 2 minutes, then drain well.
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4
For the cocktail sauce, mix 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp hot sauce, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice in a small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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5
Arrange shrimp around the edge of a serving dish with a small bowl of cocktail sauce in the center. Garnish with 4 lemon wedges (for serving).
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6
Chill until ready to serve.