Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by La Foret
Time30m
Serves4

Chilled shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the boiling water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the lemon slices and Old Bay seasoning to the water.

  2. 2

    Cook the shrimp

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

  3. 3

    Chill the shrimp

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

Making the Cocktail Sauce

  1. 4

    Mix the ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  2. 5

    Adjust seasoning

    Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more horseradish for heat or more lemon juice for acidity.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the shrimp

    Drain the shrimp from the ice water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter.

  2. 7

    Serve with sauce

    Serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.

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