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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Pickling Liquid
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Cooking the Shrimp
- 1
Prepare Boiling Liquid
In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Boil Water
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 4
Cool Shrimp
Drain the shrimp and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Preparing the Pickling Liquid
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- 6
Add Spices
Add the smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan.
- 7
Simmer Pickling Liquid
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 8
Cool Pickling Liquid
Remove from heat and let the pickling liquid cool to room temperature.
Pickling the Shrimp
- 9
Combine Shrimp and Pickling Liquid
In a large bowl, combine the cooled shrimp and the pickling liquid.
- 10
Refrigerate
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Making the Cocktail Sauce
- 11
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- 12
Season the Sauce
Add hot sauce and salt to taste, stirring until well combined.
Serving
- 13
Drain Pickled Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and drain the pickling liquid.
- 14
Plate and Serve
Serve the pickled shrimp with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.
