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Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp cocktail features chilled poached shrimp and a zesty, homemade 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
  

  • 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 lemon wedged
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the shrimp and poach 2-3 minutes until pink, then drain.
  3. Plunge the shrimp into ice water to chill, then pat dry.
  4. Stir ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire for the sauce.
  5. Arrange shrimp around a bowl of sauce with lemon wedges.

Notes

Chill the shrimp completely for that classic crisp, cold bite.