Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

Shrimp cocktail.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the boiling water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning and the sliced lemon to the water.
2
Cook the shrimp
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the shrimp to the pot. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
3
Ice bath
Prepare a bowl of ice water. Once the shrimp are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes.
4
Drain and serve
After the shrimp have cooled, drain them well and arrange them on a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with cocktail sauce.