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Chilled Boiled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Flying Fishs Chilled Boiled Shrimp Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 pieces Large shrimp; 4 cups Water; 2 tbs Salt; 2 cups Ice; 1 cup Ketchup; 2 tbs Horseradish; 1 tbs Lemon juice; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; to taste Hot sauce; 2 pieces Lemon wedges

Inspired by Flying Fish

Time30m

Serves4

Choose 6 or 12 large shrimp, freshly boiled then served on ice with a side of cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

12 pieces Large shrimp

4 cups Water

2 tbs Celtic sea salt

2 cups Ice

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tbs Horseradish

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

to taste Hot sauce

Garnish

2 pieces Lemon wedges

Method

Shrimp Preparation

Boil the Shrimp

In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

Cook the Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the 12 large shrimp to the pot. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Ice Bath

Remove the shrimp from the pot using a slotted spoon and immediately place them in 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 small bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Stir well until fully mixed.

Adjust Flavor

Taste the sauce and add hot sauce to your preference. Mix again and set aside.

Serving

Plate the Shrimp

Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter or bowl filled with ice to keep them cold.

Garnish and Serve

Serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce on the side and garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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