Chilled Seafood Display Recipe
Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Lemon, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
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Ingredients
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Seafood & Condiments
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cocktail Sauce
In a bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, Tabasco sauce, and salt. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3
Prepare the Oysters
Carefully shuck the oysters and place them on a platter over ice. If shucking is not preferred, serve them on the half shell.
- 4
Arrange the Display
On a large serving platter, arrange the oysters and poached shrimp. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with the cocktail sauce on the side.
