Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsButtermilk & BourbonLemon Shandy Poached Jumbo Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Lemon Shandy Poached Jumbo Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

served with pink pepper mignonette, crystal cocktail sauce, atomic horseradish cream.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp and Poaching Liquid

Pink Pepper Mignonette

Crystal Cocktail Sauce

Atomic Horseradish Cream

Method

Poaching the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Poaching Liquid

    In a large pot, combine water, lemon juice, lemon slices, and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Poach the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the simmering liquid and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Prepare the Sauces

  1. 3

    Make the Pink Pepper Mignonette

    In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, minced shallots, crushed pink peppercorns, and olive oil. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

  2. 4

    Make the Crystal Cocktail Sauce

    In another bowl, mix together ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.

  3. 5

    Make the Atomic Horseradish Cream

    In a separate bowl, stir together sour cream, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Shrimp

    Arrange the poached shrimp on a serving platter. Serve with pink pepper mignonette, crystal cocktail sauce, and atomic horseradish cream on the side.

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