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However old-fashioned it may seem, shrimp cocktail is a classic. We've updated this party standby with a zesty homemade sauce that packs a flavorful punch thanks to acidic ketchup, spicy chili sauce, and salty Worcestershire sauce. The small amount of celery salt ties it all together into a perfect condiment. 

Shrimp Cocktail

water

tbsp. kosher salt

sugar

onion,

tbsp. small bunch parsley, divided

lemons, divided

lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

c. mild chili sauce,

c. ketchup

lemon

lemon juice

horseradish

Worcestershire sauce

sauce,

celery salt

Yup, it tastes fine and is so convenient!

Do you like store-bought shrimp cocktail?

This recipe saved Christmas Day!  Found out too late my husband defrosted the shrimp for our shrimp cocktail but when we went to put them on a platter my daughter realized they were not cooked!!  She found this recipe and they were great!  Thank you so much

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Looking for a quick and easy dinner to make TONIGHT? This is it! The sweet and spicy glaze is insanely addictive and tastes amazing on grilled shrimp skewers.

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This shrimp cocktail platter is full of flavor and makes the perfect party appetizer!

shrimp

celery

salt

thyme

parsley

black peppercorns

bay leaf

lemon (divided)

cocktail sauce (for serving, optional)

Fill a medium saucepan ⅔ full with water. Add celery, salt, thyme, parsley, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (while you prepare the shrimp if needed).

If your shrimp have the shells on, you will need to remove the shell leaving the tail intact. To prepare shrimp, cut the top of the shrimp shell along the back all the way down to the tail. Remove the shell leaving the tail in place. Place a small knife under the black vein and remove and discard it. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

Add shrimp and half of the lemon to the simmering water. Immediately remove from heat and cover.

Let rest, covered, until shrimp are pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes for jumbo shrimp.

Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to the ice water until completely cooled.

Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve with the cooled shrimp and cocktail sauce. Shrimp can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving.

I make this all the time with fresh shrimp.  It’s amazing

Excellent recipe! I only have one thing to add... never buy 'fresh' shrimp, because so-called fresh shrimp have already been frozen at sea and defrosted before sale. Because of this, you have no way of knowing how long it has been since the shrimp were defrosted. Purchasing frozen shrimp, which were frozen soon after being caught, you have the freshest shrimp available. Unless you live close to where fishing boats dock, and can purchase directly from a dock fish market, always buy frozen and defrost them yourself for the best quality shrimp.

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