How To Make Chef John’s Shrimp Cocktail
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cups ice
- Salt, to taste
- For the cocktail sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
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Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Squeeze lemon juice into the boiling water and add the lemon halves. Season with salt.
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Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.
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Remove the shrimp from the water and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice. Let them cool for a few minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more horseradish or lemon juice if desired.
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Serve the shrimp chilled with the cocktail sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 250kcal
- Total Fat : 1g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 239mg
- Sodium : 2054mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 25g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 19g
- Protein : 34g
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