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Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail is a classic party appetizer that needs to be at your next gathering! This party favorite is easy to throw together and can be made in advance.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●stove
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
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Shrimp
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fill
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Fill a large stock pot with 3 quarts water. Squeeze 1 halved lemon into the water and then drop the lemon halves into the pot.
quarts water3halved lemon1
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boil
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Add ½ onion, 2 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring the water mixture to a boil.
bay leaves2granulated sugar2 tablespoonssalt1 tablespoon
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prepare
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Fill a large bowl with ice and water and set it near the stove.
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cook
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Add half the 2 pounds medium RAW shrimp to the boiling water and cook for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes or until pink and float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the ice water. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Drain once cooled and refrigerate until ready to use.
medium RAW shrimp (peeled, tail on)2 pounds
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Cocktail Sauce
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whisk
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Add 1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce, and ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to a small bowl. Whisk to combine then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
ketchup1 cuplemon juice2 tablespoonslemon zest1 teaspoonprepared horseradish1 tablespoon
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To Serve
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serve
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Place the cocktail sauce in a medium bowl on a large platter. Surround it with the cooked shrimp. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired!
Nutrition Facts
calories
134 kcal
fat Content
1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
1648 mg
protein Content
19 g
cholesterol Content
229 mg
carbohydrate Content
11 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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