Cocktail De Camarão Cozido Recipe
Four jumbo shrimp served on ice with a cocktail sauce and lemon wedge
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce
Garnish
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Cook the Shrimp
In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add the jumbo shrimp to the boiling water and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- 2
- 3
Drain and Prepare for Serving
Remove the shrimp from the ice water, drain well, and set aside on a plate covered with ice.
Cocktail Sauce Preparation
- 4
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or hot sauce as desired.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, arrange the shrimp over a bed of ice. Serve the cocktail sauce in a small bowl alongside the shrimp.
- 7
Garnish
Add lemon wedges around the shrimp for garnish and extra flavor.
