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Colossal Chilled Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Joe Muer Seafood
Time45m
Serves4

Served with fiery cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, East and West coast oysters on the half shell, Chilled Ale Steamed mussels on the half shell, Johan Crab claws with mustard dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Cocktail

Fiery Cocktail Sauce

Oysters

Chilled Ale Steamed Mussels

Crab Claws

Method

Shrimp Cocktail

1

Prepare the Shrimp

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water.

2

Add the large shrimp to the boiling water and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.

3

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

4

Drain the shrimp, pat dry, and place them on a serving platter.

Fiery Cocktail Sauce

5

Make the Cocktail Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt.

6

Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

7

Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.

Oysters

8

Prepare the Oysters

Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck the East and West coast oysters.

9

Arrange the shucked oysters on a platter with lemon wedges on the side.

Chilled Ale Steamed Mussels

10

Steam the Mussels

In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.

11

Add the fresh mussels and pour in the ale. Cover the pot and let steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.

12

Remove the mussels from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Crab Claws

13

Serve the Crab Claws

Arrange the jumbo crab claws on a platter.

14

Serve with a small bowl of mustard for dipping.