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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb shell-on jumbo shrimp, deveined; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 lemons, halved; 6 cups water; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp prepared horseradish; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp hot sauce; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Lemon slices (for serving)

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This is a yummy seafood snack. It has juicy shrimp with a tangy sauce. You dip the shrimp in the sauce. It's a fun and fancy food for parties or a special dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb shell-on jumbo shrimp, deveined

1/4 cup kosher salt

1/4 cup sugar

2 lemons, halved

6 cups water

1 cup ketchup

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp prepared horseradish

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp hot sauce

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Lemon slices (for serving)

Method

In a large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 6 cups water. Squeeze the juice of 2 lemons into the pot and add the lemon halves.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat.

Add 1 lb of shell-on jumbo shrimp to the pot and poach for 3 1/2 minutes.

Prepare a bowl with ice water and transfer the shrimp to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 10 minutes, then drain, peel, and pat dry.

For the cocktail sauce, mix 1 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp hot sauce, and 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

Serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce and lemon slices on the side.

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