Shrimp Cocktail

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1 pound shrimp, unpeeled
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    For the shrimp: In a medium pot filled with water squeeze the lemon and drop in along with the onion, salt, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil over high heat, simmer for 5 minutes to develop the flavors.
  3. 3
    Reduce the heat to medium and add the shrimp.
  4. 4
    Gently cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. 5
    Strain, cool, and peel the shrimp.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate to chill through, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    For the sauce: In a small pot combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
  8. 8
    Warm over medium low heat to develop the flavors, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Chill in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  10. 10
    Stir in the parsley just before serving.

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