Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
U12 Gulf Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Buttered Crackers
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Shrimp Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the whole lemon (squeezed and then dropped in). Once boiling, add the U12 Gulf shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 2
Ice Bath
Immediately remove the shrimp from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Serve
Drain the shrimp and arrange them on a serving platter. Serve with cocktail sauce and buttered crackers on the side.
