Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by The Juicy Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Baton Rouge

Time30m

Serves4

Make Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound Jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)

4 cups Water

1 whole Lemon (sliced)

2 tbs Old Bay seasoning

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tbs Horseradish

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

to taste Hot sauce

Method

Cooking the Shrimp

Prepare the boiling liquid

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

Cook the shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the jumbo shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.

Cool the shrimp

Remove the pot from heat, drain the shrimp, and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

Drain and dry

Once cooled, drain the shrimp again and pat dry with paper towels.

Making the Cocktail Sauce

Combine ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to taste.

Mix well

Stir the mixture until well combined. Adjust the horseradish and hot sauce to your preference for spiciness.

Serving

Plate the shrimp

Arrange the shrimp on a serving platter or individual cocktail glasses.

Serve with sauce

Serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.