Chilled Shrimp Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Includes: cocktail sauce and lemon

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
2
Cook Shrimp
Once the water is boiling, add the fresh shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
3
Chill Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
4
Drain and Chill
Once chilled, drain the shrimp and set them aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

5
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
6
Adjust for Taste
Stir the mixture until well combined. Adjust the hot sauce to your desired spice level.
7
Chill Sauce
Refrigerate the cocktail sauce until ready to serve.

8
Plate Shrimp
Serve the chilled shrimp on a platter with the cocktail sauce in a bowl on the side.
9
Garnish
Garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp before eating.