Name: Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on; 1 lemon, halved; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, or to taste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste; Salt and pepper to taste; Lemon slices; Fresh parsley or dill

AuthorJulia ForesekCategoryAmerican, Appetizers & StartersDifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins

For the Shrimp:

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

1 lemon, halved

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

1 bay leaf

For the Cocktail Sauce:

1 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, or to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish:

Lemon slices

Fresh parsley or dill

Cook the Shrimp:

Fill a large pot with water, add the lemon halves, peppercorns, and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
Immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and keep them firm.
Once cooled, drain and refrigerate the shrimp until ready to serve.

Prepare the Cocktail Sauce:

In a bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
Chill the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Serve:

Arrange the chilled shrimp on a platter with lemon slices and a bowl of cocktail sauce in the center.
Garnish with fresh parsley or dill.

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