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Shrimp Cocktail

Yields4 ServingsPrep 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
1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

150g

Amount per serving
Calories200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0g
Sodium 900mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 23g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.