Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Coffee Rani - Mandeville

Time30m

Serves4

Fresh shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

4 cups water

1 whole lemon (sliced)

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

2 cups ice

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Horseradish

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Original Worcestershire Sauce

2 dashes Tabasco sauce

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

Shrimp Preparation

Prepare the Shrimp

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the sliced lemon and Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water.

Cook the Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp to the pot. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

Chill the Shrimp

Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with ice to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5 minutes.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

Mix the Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce. Stir well until all ingredients are blended.

Season the Sauce

Taste the cocktail sauce and add salt as desired to enhance the flavor.

Serving

Serve the Dish

Arrange the chilled shrimp on a platter and serve with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.