Shrimp Cocktail Platter Recipe

Inspired by Redd's Biergarten

Time1h

Serves4

Served with cocktail sauce and lemons

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

4 cups Water

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tbs Horseradish

1 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 tsp Hot sauce (optional)

Garnish

2 pieces Lemon wedges

1 cup Fresh parsley leaves

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

Boil the Shrimp

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and 2 tbs of lemon juice.

Cook the Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.

Cool the Shrimp

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

Drain and Chill

Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Making the Cocktail Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tbs of horseradish, 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tbs of lemon juice.

Adjust Spiciness

If desired, add 1 tsp of hot sauce for extra heat and mix well.

Chill the Sauce

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cocktail sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving

Assemble the Platter

Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley leaves.

Serve with Sauce

Serve the shrimp alongside the chilled cocktail sauce for dipping.