Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRose Town Kitchen & BarChilled Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

lemon, cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Method

Prepare Shrimp

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Chill Shrimp

    Once cooked, 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 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare for Serving

    Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange them on a serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges.

Make Cocktail Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine 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 Sauce

    Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Taste and add salt as needed.

  3. 7

    Serve Sauce

    Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving bowl.

Serve

  1. 8

    Enjoy Your Dish

    Serve the chilled shrimp with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.

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