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Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce for a classic appetizer.
prep_time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp salt

Cocktail Sauce

  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp horseradish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • Boil a pot of water with salt.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  • Drain shrimp and transfer to an ice bath to cool.
  • Mix ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
  • Arrange chilled shrimp on a platter and serve with cocktail sauce.
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Notes

Adjust horseradish for desired spice level. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Keyword Cocktail, Seafood, Shrimp
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