Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRocco’s Wood Fired PizzaShrimp Cocktail Recipe

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time25m
Serves2

(12) lemon & cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp

For the Cocktail Sauce

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

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

  2. 2

    Add Old Bay Seasoning

    Once the water is boiling, stir in 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning to infuse flavor.

  3. 3

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the 12 large shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.

  4. 4

    Chill the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5-10 minutes.

Making the Cocktail Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce.

  2. 6

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt to taste and stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.

Serving

  1. 7

    Arrange the Shrimp

    Once the shrimp are chilled, arrange them on a serving platter.

  2. 8

    Serve with Sauce

    Serve the shrimp alongside the cocktail sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.

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