Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Mrs. Potato Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp

Garnish

Method

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare Boiling Liquid

    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add Old Bay seasoning, lemon halves, and bay leaves to the boiling water.

  2. 3

    Cook Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

  3. 4

    Cool Shrimp

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

  4. 5

    Drain Shrimp

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

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Shrimp

    Arrange the cooled shrimp on a serving platter. Serve with the cocktail sauce on the side.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish the shrimp with lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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