Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Sandpipers Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pounds Large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 cups Water; 1 whole Lemon, halved; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Ketchup; 2 tablespoons Horseradish; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Hot sauce

Inspired by Sandpiper

Time30m

Serves4

A classic starter featuring fresh shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pounds Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cups Water

1 whole Lemon, halved

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Horseradish

1 teaspoon Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Hot sauce

Method

Shrimp Preparation

Boil the Shrimp

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the lemon halves, Old Bay seasoning, and salt to the water.

Cook the Shrimp

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

Drain and Chill

Remove the shrimp from the pot and drain them in a colander. Rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, chill the shrimp in the refrigerator.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

Mix the Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir well until smooth and evenly mixed.

Serve

Plating the Dish

Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter. Serve with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.