Shrimp Cocktail recipe served on a plate, by ON St. Elmo
Jul 09 2026
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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by ON St. Elmo
Time30m
Serves4

Chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

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

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

  3. 3

    Chill the Shrimp

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

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce

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

  2. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Taste the cocktail sauce and add salt to taste. Adjust any other ingredients as desired for personal preference.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving platter, arrange the chilled shrimp. Serve with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.

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