Chilled Shrimp with Sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on

02 - 1 lemon, sliced

03 - 1 tsp salt

04 - 1 tsp black peppercorns

→ Cocktail Sauce

05 - ½ cup ketchup

06 - 2 tbsp prepared horseradish

07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

08 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

09 - ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)

10 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

11 - Lemon wedges

12 - Fresh parsley (optional)

# Method:

01 - Fill a large pot with water, add lemon slices, salt, and peppercorns, then bring to a rolling boil.

02 - Add shrimp to boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and just cooked through.

03 - Transfer shrimp immediately into an ice bath to halt cooking. Chill for at least 10 minutes.

04 - In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

05 - Remove shrimp from ice bath, drain well, and pat dry with paper towels.

06 - Arrange shrimp on a serving platter over crushed ice or lettuce leaves. Serve with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and parsley garnish.

# Expert Suggestions:

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It's ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you planned ahead all week.
That horseradish kick in the sauce transforms something familiar into something guests actually remember.
No cooking skill required—just heat, chill, and arrange with confidence.

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The ice bath is non-negotiable—it stops the cooking and creates that snappy texture that makes shrimp cocktail special.
Don't skip the lemon and peppercorns in the cooking water; they're the difference between boiled shrimp and shrimp that actually tastes like something.
Taste your sauce before serving; horseradish and hot sauce vary by brand, so a little adjustment always makes it perfect for your palate.

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