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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Buffalo NY

Time30m

Serves5

(5) served chilled, spicy-citrus cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)4 cups Water1 whole Lemon (halved)1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup2 tablespoons Horseradish (prepared)2 tablespoons ReaLemon lemon juice1 teaspoon Original Worcestershire Sauce to taste Hot sauce (to taste)

Method

Shrimp Preparation

Boil the Shrimp

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Squeeze the juice from the halved lemon into the water and then add the lemon halves to the pot along with the Old Bay seasoning.

Cook the Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.

Cool the Shrimp

Remove the shrimp from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for about 5 minutes, then drain and refrigerate until chilled.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

Mix the Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (to taste). Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.

Adjust Seasoning

Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the level of hot sauce according to your spice preference.

Serving

Plate the Shrimp

Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter or individual serving dishes.

Serve with Sauce

Serve the shrimp alongside the spicy-citrus cocktail sauce for dipping.