Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Bright Star Restaurant

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Cocktail - Ingredients

1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

4 cups Ice

1/2 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish

1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 teaspoon Hot sauce

1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

4 piece Lemon wedges

4 piece Fresh parsley sprigs

Method

Shrimp Cocktail - Directions

Prepare the shrimp

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add the shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain and pat dry.

Make the cocktail sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust with more horseradish or lemon juice if desired.

Chill and arrange

Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve. Arrange the peeled shrimp on a platter. If preferred, toss a portion of the shrimp with a little sauce to lightly coat, keeping most shrimp sauced on the side for dipping.

Prepare garnish

Cut lemon into four wedges. Snip parsley into small sprigs. Place garnish on the platter with the shrimp and sauce.

Serve

Place the sauce in a small bowl at the center of the platter and surround with the chilled shrimp. Serve immediately as an elegant shrimp cocktail.