The Shrimp Cocktail

Directions

1. 1
   Using a pair of scissors or a serrated knife, make an incision down the backside of the shrimp, following the intestinal track.
2. 2
   Eviscerate shrimp and rinse under cool water leaving shells intact.
3. 3
   Place cleaned shrimp into a bowl with brine and refrigerate mixture for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. 4
   While shrimp are brining, place tomatoes, chili sauce, horseradish, sugar, pepper, and salt in food processor and blend until smooth.
5. 5
   Refrigerate cocktail sauce until ready to serve.
6. 6
   Place a baking sheet or broiler pan under oven broiler and preheat for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove shrimp from brine and drain thoroughly.
8. 8
   Rinse the shrimp under cold water and dry on paper towels.
9. 9
   In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, if desired.
10. 10
    Place shrimp onto a sizzling sheet pan and return to broiler immediately.
11. 11
    After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp with a pair of tongs.
12. 12
    Return the shrimp to broiler for 1 minute.
13. 13
    Transfer to a cold cookie sheet.
14. 14
    Refrigerate immediately.
15. 15
    Once shrimp have chilled, arrange with cocktail sauce in a martini glass or as desired.