Ingredients
2 lb. Ice
6 c. water
2 tbsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 small onion, peeled and halved
1 tbsp. small bunch parsley, divided
2 lemons, divided
2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 c. mild chili sauce, such as Heinz
1/2 c. ketchup
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. horseradish
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/4 tsp. celery salt
Preparation
Step 1Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add water to cover; set aside. Cut one lemon into wedges.Step 2In large pot combine 6 cups water, salt, sugar, onion, and 5 sprigs parsley. Halve and juice remaining lemon and add to pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and add shrimp to pot. Step 3Let sit until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon (or spider) into the bowl of ice.Step 4Make the cocktail sauce: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until fully combined. Step 5Serve shrimp with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Never made shrimp cocktail at home before? Follow our top tips on making this tried-and-true appetizer. The Shrimp If you’ve ever wondered: is shrimp cocktail served raw? The answer is no—the shrimp is boiled until pink and cooked through, then chilled before serving. Although our recipe comes with an extra-flavorful sauce, we didn’t skimp on the seasoning for our shrimp either. Technically, the shrimp is seasoned twice here: once when the shrimp is boiled, and a second time when it hits the sauce right before you bite into it. Trust us, it’s worth it. The Sauce We gave this party standby a well-needed upgrade with our zesty, homemade sauce. With ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and celery salt, this condiment packs a flavorful punch perfect for dunking your party app in. What To Serve With Shrimp Cocktail Your options are truly limitless. Pair with our bacon wrapped dates and stuffed mushrooms if you’re planning an extra-fancy party, or with classic Southern potato salad and fried okra for a casual BBQ vibe. Looking for a special date night? Start your steak dinner off right by serving this classy app first. Have you made this recipe? Let us know how you liked it in the comments below!
