Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsD'Arcy's PintJumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by D'Arcy's Pint
Time30m
Serves4

With house made cocktail sauce, garnished with lemon and fresh dill

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Garnish

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and the whole lemon to the water. Once boiling, add the jumbo shrimp.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Boil the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

  3. 3

    Cool the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from boiling water and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5 minutes.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Stir until well mixed.

Plating

  1. 5

    Arrange the Shrimp

    On a serving platter, arrange the chilled shrimp around a small bowl of cocktail sauce.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs.

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