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flavorfull shrimp cocktail & sauce

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

There's always a good excuse to have a Shrimp Cocktail (or two)!!!!

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yield 6 - 8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For flavorfull shrimp cocktail & sauce

  • SHRIMP:
  • 2 lb
    shrimp, jumbo, cleaned, deveined & tails on
  • 4 c
    cold water
  • 1/4 c
    salt
  • 12 sprig
    thyme, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp
    peppercorns
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 1 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1/4 c
    lemon zest, grated
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 8 c
    ice cubes
  • COCKTAIL SAUCE:
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c
    prepared horseradish (not creamy)
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper

How To Make flavorfull shrimp cocktail & sauce

  • 1
    COCKTAIL SAUCE: Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl until combined. Refrigerate & let flavors marry until ready to serve. NOTE: I like my cocktail sauce spicy with horseradish, add or subtract to your liking.
  • 2
    SHRIMP: Combine shrimp, 4 C cold water, salt, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves & celery seed in a large pot. Set pot over medium high heat & cook, stirring occasionally, when shrimp are starting to become pink, about 7 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from heat & add zest & juice. Cover & let stand, about 7 minutes. Stir ice into pot & let shrimp cool completely, another 5 minutes. Drain shrimp. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 4
    Serve shrimp with cocktail sauce.
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