Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Shrimp
Fill a large pot with water and add the juice of half the lemon. Bring the water to a boil.
2
Cook the Shrimp
Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3
Chill the Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the pot and place them in an ice bath (a bowl of ice water) to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
4
Drain the Shrimp
Once cooled, drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.

5
Mix the Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well until fully combined.
6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more horseradish for extra heat or more ketchup for sweetness.

7
Plate the Shrimp
Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter or individual serving dishes.
8
Serve with Sauce
Serve the shrimp with the prepared cocktail sauce for dipping. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.