SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the shrimp:
3 cups water
1/2 lemon
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the cocktail sauce:
1/2 cup chili sauce (Heinz)
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare the shrimp, place the water, lemon, bay leaf and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the shrimp. 2. Gently poach the shrimp until they are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and spread out on a sheet tray. Allow to completely cool in the refrigerator. 3. To prepare the cocktail sauce, mix together the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce if desired. 4. Serve the cocktail sauce with the chilled shrimp and garnish with lemon wedges.

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