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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce
Method
Cooking and Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the lemon halves, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt. Once boiling, add the jumbo shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat, drain, and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain again and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cocktail Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Mix well until smooth and adjust seasoning with salt and more hot sauce if desired.
- 3
Serve
Arrange the cooked shrimp on a platter and serve with the spiced cocktail sauce on the side. Enjoy!