Shrimp Cocktail

By Ellie

8 Person

40 Minutes

0 Calories

However old-fashioned it may seem, shrimp cocktail is a classic. We've updated this party standby with a zesty homemade sauce that packs a flavorful punch thanks to acidic ketchup, spicy chili sauce, and salty Worcestershire sauce. The small amount of celery salt ties it all together into a perfect condiment. The shrimp is seasoned twice here: once in the shrimp boil and a second time when it hits the sauce right before you bite into it. One taste and you'll know: this old-timer isn't going away anytime soon.

Ingredients

Cocktail Sauce

1/4 tsp. Celery salt
2 tbsp. Hot sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. Horseradish
2 tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Lemon zest
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Mild chili sauce

Shrimp

2 Lemons, divided
1 tbsp. Small bunch parsley, divided
1/2 Small onion, peeled and halved
2 tbsp. Granulated sugar
2 tbsp. Kosher salt
6 cups Water
2 pounds Ice
2 pounds Shrimp, peeled and deveined

Method

01

Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add water to cover; set aside. Cut one lemon into wedges and set aside.
02

In a large pot combine 6 cups water, salt, sugar, onion, and 5 sprigs parsley. Halve and juice remaining lemon and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and add shrimp to the pot.
03

Let sit until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon or spider into the bowl of ice.
04

Make the cocktail sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined.
05

Serve shrimp with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and garnish with parsley.

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Shrimp Cocktail

3.8

( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 8 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins

02 Ingredients

Cocktail Sauce

1/4 tsp. Celery salt

2 tbsp. Hot sauce

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. Horseradish

2 tbsp. Fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. Lemon zest

1/2 cup Ketchup

1/2 cup Mild chili sauce

Shrimp

2 Lemons, divided

1 tbsp. Small bunch parsley, divided

1/2 Small onion, peeled and halved

2 tbsp. Granulated sugar

2 tbsp. Kosher salt

6 cups Water

2 pounds Ice

2 pounds Shrimp, peeled and deveined

03 Method

Step 1

Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add water to cover; set aside. Cut one lemon into wedges and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot combine 6 cups water, salt, sugar, onion, and 5 sprigs parsley. Halve and juice remaining lemon and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and add shrimp to the pot.

Step 3

Let sit until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon or spider into the bowl of ice.

Step 4

Make the cocktail sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined.

Step 5

Serve shrimp with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and garnish with parsley.

04 Author