Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMcElroy's Harbor HouseShrimp Cocktail Recipe

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce.

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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 boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the whole lemon (cut in half) to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 pound of fresh shrimp. Boil for about 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Chill the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from the pot and transfer them to an ice bath (a bowl of ice water) to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and Dry

    Once cooled, drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix the Ingredients

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

  2. 6

    Taste and Adjust

    Stir the mixture well and taste. Add salt to taste and adjust any other ingredients as desired.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Shrimp

    Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter.

  2. 8

    Serve with Sauce

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

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