Jul 13 2026
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Fresh Chilled Shrimp Platter Recipe

Inspired by Beacon Hills in Aksarben Village
Time30m
Serves4

Served with lemon and tangy cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon into the water and add the lemon halves and salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the fresh shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Chill the Shrimp

    Once cooked, immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and Serve

    Drain the shrimp and arrange them on a platter. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix the Cocktail Sauce

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce.

  2. 6

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and add salt to taste, mixing well to combine all ingredients.

  3. 7

    Serve with Shrimp

    Transfer the cocktail sauce to a small serving bowl and place it alongside the shrimp platter.

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