Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (4) Recipe

Inspired by Via Italian Table

Time30m

Serves4

Served with house-made cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound Jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)

4 cups Water

1 whole Lemon

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Horseradish

1 teaspoon Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Hot sauce

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

Shrimp Preparation

Boil the Water

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Squeeze the juice of the whole lemon into the water and then add the squeezed lemon halves along with the Old Bay seasoning.

Cook the Shrimp

Once the water is boiling, add the jumbo shrimp to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

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 chill for about 5 minutes.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

Mix Ingredients

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

Season to Taste

Stir the cocktail sauce well and add salt to taste. Adjust the spiciness by adding more horseradish or hot sauce if desired.

Serving

Plate the Shrimp

Arrange the chilled shrimp on a serving platter.

Serve with Sauce

Serve the shrimp with the house-made cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.