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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Once the water is boiling, add the halved lemon, Old Bay seasoning, and salt.
- 3
Cook Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 4
- 5
Drain and Chill
Drain the shrimp and place them on a platter. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cocktail Sauce Preparation
- 6
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce.
- 7
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust with additional horseradish or Tabasco sauce as needed to achieve your desired level of spiciness.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving dish along with the chilled shrimp.