Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Petterinos

Time30m

Serves4

JUMBO SHRIMP, HOUSE COCKTAIL SAUCE, LEMON

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

1 pound Jumbo shrimp

4 cups Water

2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning

1 whole Lemon

1 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Horseradish

1 teaspoon Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste white, green, and black pepper

Method

Directions

Prepare the Shrimp

In a large pot, add 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Season the Water

Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning to the pot.

Cook the Shrimp

Add the pound of jumbo shrimp to the seasoned boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Ice Bath

Remove the shrimp from the pot using a slotted spoon and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

Prepare the Cocktail Sauce

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

Season the Sauce

Taste the cocktail sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

Drain the shrimp from the ice water and arrange them on a serving platter. Serve with the cocktail sauce and lemon wedges on the side.