Appetizer: United States – Shrimp Cocktail

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 4 min

Additional 15 min

Total 24 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 lb (450 g) brown shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, sliced
1 tbsp (15 ml) Old Bay seasoning
1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
2 tbsp (30 ml) horseradish
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Salt to taste

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1 lb (450 g) brown shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, sliced
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
2 tbsp (30 ml) horseradish
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Fill a pot with water, adding lemon slices and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil, then add the shrimp.
2. Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and chill immediately in ice water.
3. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and salt to make the cocktail sauce.
4. Serve the chilled shrimp with the cocktail sauce.