Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Preparing the Shrimp
- 1
Boil the Shrimp
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tsp of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook the Shrimp
Add the large shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 3
Ice Bath
Immediately transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
- 4
Drain
Drain the shrimp from the ice bath and pat them dry with paper towels.
Making the Cocktail Sauce
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tbsp of horseradish, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp of hot sauce.
- 6
Mix Well
Stir the ingredients together until well blended. Taste and add salt to adjust seasoning as desired.
Serving
- 7
Arrange on Plate
Arrange the shrimp on a serving platter and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- 8
Serve with Sauce
Place the cocktail sauce in a small bowl in the center of the platter for dipping.