Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Town Hearth

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Shrimp
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Squeeze the juice of the whole lemon into the water and then add the lemon halves into the pot.
2
Boil the Water
Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
3
Cook the Shrimp
Once the water is boiling, add the 1 pound of large shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4
Ice Bath
Prepare a bowl of ice water. Once the shrimp are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
5
Drain and Chill
Drain the shrimp from the ice water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the serving dish.
6
Prepare the Cocktail Sauce
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of cocktail sauce with 1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce for added heat. Adjust to taste.
7
Serve
Arrange the chilled shrimp on a platter and serve with the cocktail sauce on the side. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley.