Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

lemon gel, horseradish

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Lemon Gel

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Cool the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from the pot, drain, and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes, then drain again.

Lemon Gel Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Gelatin

    In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of gelatin powder with 1 cup of cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.

  2. 5

    Make Lemon Gel

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.

  3. 6

    Set the Gel

    Pour the lemon mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Horseradish Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

  2. 8

    Whisk Together

    Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 9

    Refrigerate Sauce

    Cover the sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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