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Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail is a slam dunk appetizer at any party - it draws people to the buffet table every time. It's very simple to cook shrimp, but also very easy to over-cook them too. Here are some tips on how to make the very best shrimp cocktail.

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Shrimp Cocktail

Prep Time: 15 m
Cook Time: 33 m
Total Time: 48 m
Servings:
8

Ingredients

1 onion peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic smashed
2 ribs celery halved
2 bay leaves
12 peppercorns
8 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 tablespoons salt
1 lemon halved
2 pounds Black Tiger shrimp peeled and deveined

Cocktail Sauce

1 cup ketchup
¼ cup prepared horseradish
1 lemon zest and juice
dash Worcestershire sauce
dash or two Tabasco® sauce

Instructions

Combine the onion, garlic, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme and salt in a large stockpot and add 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon into the water and toss the squeezed lemon halves into the pot as well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes.
Prepare the shrimp while the water simmers – peel and devein and make sure the shrimp is no longer frozen.
Prepare the cocktail sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl and mixing well.
Drop the shrimp into the simmering liquid. Give the shrimp a stir and let them sit in the hot liquid for about 3 minutes or until the water comes back to a boil. They should turn bright pink and feel firm if squeezed. Drain the shrimp and transfer the shrimp to an ice bath to cool for a few minutes. Remove from the ice bath and dry well. You can do this step a day ahead of time if desired.
Serve the shrimp with the cocktail sauce to dip into.

Enjoy,

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Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g 2%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 143mg 48%

Sodium 2692mg 112%

Potassium 309mg 9%

Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Fiber 2g 8%

Sugar 8g 9%

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 405IU 8%

Vitamin C 20.4mg 25%

Calcium 87mg 9%

Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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