Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by The Sassy Biscuit Co.

Time30m

Serves4

Chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

4 cups Water

1 whole Lemon slices

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

2 cups Ice

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Horseradish

2 tablespoons ReaLemon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Original Worcestershire Sauce

to taste Hot sauce (optional)

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

Boil the Water

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

Add Seasoning and Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the lemon slices and Old Bay seasoning. Then, carefully add the shrimp to the pot.

Cook the Shrimp

Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.

Ice Bath

Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with ice and cold water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 5 minutes.

Drain and Chill

Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place them in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

Making the Cocktail Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Adjust Flavor

Taste the sauce and add hot sauce if desired, mixing well after each addition until the desired heat is reached.

Serve

Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving bowl and serve alongside the chilled shrimp.