Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Chop House Grand RapidsJumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Served over ice with our housemade cocktail sauce and a lemon wrap.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

Garnish

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Shrimp

    In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the halved lemon and salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

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

  3. 3

    Cool the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix well.

  2. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt to taste and adjust the flavors as desired. Mix again.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Shrimp

    Arrange the cooled shrimp on a platter over a bed of ice.

  2. 7

    Serve with Sauce

    Serve the shrimp alongside the housemade cocktail sauce and garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.

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