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Shrimp Cocktail

steamed shrimp on a serving platter with ice and a bowl of homemade cocktail sauce served with lemon wedges
  • Serves:  8
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shells on
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce (we like Tabasco)
  • 2 tablespoons apple sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. Fill a large pot with water. Squeeze the juice of the lemon halves into the water, then add the lemon halves to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the shrimp, cover, and poach for about 4 minutes, or until bright pink and firm. Drain and cool to room temperature. Peel the shrimp and remove the vein. Chill for at least two hours before serving.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot sauce, apple sauce, and lemon zest until smooth.

  3. Serve the shrimp over ice with lemon wedges, if using and cocktail sauce on the side.