Shrimp Cocktail

Name: Shrimp Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, steamed and chilled (allow 1/4 lb. Per person); 1 cup catsup; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons horseradish; 1 fresh lemon, juice of; salt and pepper; ice (preferably crushed); fresh parsley; lemon slice

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs large shrimp, steamed and chilled (allow 1/4 lb. Per person)
1 cup catsup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons horseradish
1 fresh lemon, juice of
salt and pepper
ice (preferably crushed)
fresh parsley
lemon slice

Directions

1

Steam the Shrimp for about 5 minutes or until they turn pink.
2

Be careful not to overcook.
3

After the shrimp are steamed, allow them to cool and remove the shells, leaving the tail in place.
4

Refrigerate while you prepare the sauce In a small serving bowl prepare the sauce by mixing the catsup, Worcestershire sauce, horsradish, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
5

Just prior to serving, fill a larger serving bowl with crushed ice and place the bowl of cocktail sauce in the center to chill.
6

Arrange sprigs of parsley and lemon around the center bowl on top of the ice to enhance the green and red color scheme.
7

Arrange the steamed shrimp around the edge of the larger bowl with the tails hanging over the edge of the bowl.