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Shrimp Cocktail & Cocktail Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 
lb. shrimp
3 
quarts water
1 
bay leaf
1 
lemon, quartered
1 
tbsp. black peppercorns

For the cocktail sauce:
1⁄2
 cup chili sauce
1 
tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 
tsp. prepared horseradish
1⁄4
 tsp. hot red pepper sauce
1⁄4
 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
Directions:
Heat water, bay leaf, lemon and black peppercorns to boiling in large pot. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, shell and devein shrimp. Add shrimp and cook just until pink and slightly firm to the touch, about 3 minutes. Drain immediately and cool under cold running water.
Combine ingredients to make the cocktail sauce. Serve chilled with shrimp.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Shrimp cocktail is a holiday staple. My dad always brings shrimp cocktail to Christmas day with the Lawless family.

 

 

 

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