SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

Shrimp Cocktail with Remoulade Sauce image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Time 30m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 pounds peeled and deveined large (12- to 15-count) shrimp
Remoulade Sauce, recipe follows, for serving
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sweet relish
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
Dash white vinegar
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 shallot, finely minced
Kosher salt, if needed
Cracked black pepper

Steps:

Prepare a large bowl of ice water; set aside.
Bring the white wine, salt and 8 cups water to a boil in a pot, then reduce to a low simmer. Stir in the shrimp and cook at a very low simmer until the shrimp are pink, firm and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer the shrimp to the prepared ice water bath. Once cooled, drain and serve with Remoulade Sauce on the side.
Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, seafood seasoning, tarragon, vinegar, lemon zest and juice and shallot in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt if using and cracked pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.