Shrimp Cocktail

6 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail on.
  2. 2Make a small slit on the back of the shrimp and remove the black vein.
  3. 3Wash the cleaned and deveined shrimp thoroughly.
  4. 4Bring water to a rolling boil.
  5. 5Add the U10 shrimp to the boiling water and cook for six minutes. If using smaller shrimp, cook for five minutes.
  6. 6While shrimp are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and then adding water over the ice.
  7. 7In the last minute of cooking, add a little sugar to the boiling water with the shrimp.
  8. 8Immediately transfer the cooked shrimp from the boiling water to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  9. 9Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chilled shrimp.
  10. 10Serve with cocktail sauce (made from ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, and hot sauce).

Ingredients

  • 10 to a pound U10 shrimp
  • sugar
  • lemon
  • ketchup
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • horseradish
  • lemon juice
  • hot sauce

Equipment

bowlpot

Tips

  • Keep the tail on the shrimp for easier pulling.
  • Make a small slit on the back of the shrimp to remove the "poop vein".
  • Use an ice bath to stop the cooking process and prevent rubbery shrimp, ensuring a nice snap.