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Ingredients
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Cocktail Sauce
Shrimp
Method
Cocktail Sauce Preparation
- 1
Mix the Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Taste the sauce and add salt to your preference.
- 4
Chill the Sauce
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cocktail sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Shrimp Preparation
- 5
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 6
Flavor the Water
Add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 7
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 8
Cool the Shrimp
Once cooked, immediately remove the shrimp and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- 9
Dry the Shrimp
Let the shrimp cool for about 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
