Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Shrimp Cocktail Directions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- 2
Add the bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and the juice of one lemon to the boiling water.
- 3
Once the water is boiling, add the large shrimp.
- 4
Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- 5
Remove the pot from heat and drain the shrimp.
- 6
Transfer the shrimp to an ice bath (a bowl filled with ice and water) to stop the cooking process.
- 7
Let the shrimp chill in the ice bath for about 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve the Shrimp Cocktail
Once chilled, remove the shrimp from the ice bath and drain them.
- 9
Arrange the shrimp on a platter.
- 10
Serve with cocktail sauce and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
