Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMarket at EDITIONGulf Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Market at EDITION
Time30m
Serves4

Aleppo cocktail sauce, lemon cheek.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning and stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined Gulf shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook.

  3. 3

    Prepare Lemon Cheeks

    While the shrimp is cooking, cut a lemon into wedges (lemon cheeks) for serving.

  4. 4

    Ice Bath

    Once cooked, immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes, then drain.

Aleppo Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon of Aleppo pepper, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

  2. 6

    Season the Sauce

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine until the sauce is smooth and well mixed.

  3. 7

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your preference by adding more salt or Aleppo pepper if desired.

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