The BEST Shrimp Cocktail
Recipe slightly adapted from and with thanks to Cook's Country via Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Foto: Barefeet In The Kitchen
Ingredients
- Shrimp Ingredients:
- 2 pounds deveined ((shells removed and tails left on) jumbo shrimp (16-20 per pound))
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 2 lemons
- 8 cups ice
- Cocktail Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steps
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In a large pot, combine the shrimp, 4 cups cold water, salt, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves and celery seeds. Cook this mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the water registers 170 degrees and the shrimp are just barely beginning to turn pink, about 5-7 minutes.
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Remove the pot from the heat and add 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, along with all of the lemon peels. Cover the pot and let the shrimp mixture rest until the shrimp are completely pink and firm, about 5-7 minutes. While the shrimp finishes cooking, set aside 8 cups of ice next to the pot. When the shrimp are bright pink, stir the ice into the pot and let the shrimp cool completely, about 5 minutes. Remove the cool shrimp from the pot and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Whisk together the cocktail sauce ingredients and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Ingredients | - | - | - |
| deveined | 2 pounds | - | - |
| kosher salt | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| sprigs fresh thyme | 10 | - | - |
| bay leaves | 3 | $1.56/kg | $0.47 |
| black peppercorns | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| celery seeds | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| lemons | 2 | - | - |
| ice | 8 cups | - | - |
| Cocktail Sauce Ingredients | - | - | - |
| ketchup | 1 cup | - | - |
| prepared horseradish | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| lemon juice | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| Old Bay seasoning | 0.5 teaspoon | $1.56/kg | $0.00 |
| cayenne pepper | 0.125 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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