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Shrimp Cocktail

Succulent poached shrimp are served chilled and come with a zesty cocktail sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil with the lemon halves and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes, just until pink and curled.
  3. Drain and plunge the shrimp into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
  4. Whisk together ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire, and lemon juice for the sauce.
  5. Chill the shrimp and sauce until cold.
  6. Arrange the shrimp around a bowl of cocktail sauce to serve.

Notes

Buy shrimp tail-on so guests have an easy handle.