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chilled shrimp cocktail arranged around a bowl of red cocktail sauce on a wide platter with lemon wedges, set on a table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Shrimp Cocktail

Poached shrimp served with a refreshing cocktail sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the lemon halves.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink.
  3. Drain and chill the shrimp in ice water.
  4. Stir together the ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice for the sauce.
  5. Arrange the shrimp around the sauce and serve cold.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp; pull them the moment they curl and turn pink.