Jul 13 2026
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Cocktail Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by GreenFire
Time30m
Serves4

lemon. cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Boil the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the sliced lemon. Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

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

  3. 3

    Chill the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5-10 minutes.

Making the Cocktail Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce.

  2. 5

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined. Taste and add salt as needed.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Shrimp

    Arrange the chilled shrimp on a platter with a bowl of cocktail sauce in the center. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

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