Kids Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Salt on Mass

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Preparation

1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cups Water

1 unit Lemon, halved

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Horseradish, prepared

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Original Worcestershire Sauce

to taste Celtic sea salt

Garnish

2 unit Lemon wedges

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Shrimp Preparation

Cook the Shrimp

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the water and then add the lemon halves and Old Bay seasoning.

Add Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook.

Cool the Shrimp

Remove the pot from heat and drain the shrimp. Transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process for about 5 minutes. Drain again and pat dry.

Cocktail Sauce

Mix Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Season the Sauce

Stir well and taste the sauce. Add salt to taste if necessary and mix again.

Garnish

Prepare for Serving

Arrange the cooked shrimp on a serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Serve with Sauce

Serve the shrimp alongside the cocktail sauce for dipping.