Description
A classic shrimp cocktail served with a zesty dipping sauce and fresh lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds jumbo or extra-large raw shell-on deveined shrimp, (thawed if frozen)
- 1 large yellow onion, (quartered)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 4 garlic cloves, (smashed)
- Lemon wedges, (for serving)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt, (as needed)
- Freshly ground black pepper, (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large pot of water, combine the yellow onion, salt, peppercorns, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water boils, fill a large mixing bowl with ice water.
- Working in batches if needed, add the shrimp to the pot and cook until no longer opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the hot water and add them directly to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Remove from the water and peel the shrimp, discarding the shells or reserving for another use. Add the shrimp to a baking sheet, then cover and chill until ready to serve.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish, Calabrian chili paste, and Worcestershire sauce until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- When ready to serve, cover a serving platter with crushed ice and top with the shrimp and lemon wedges. Serve with the cocktail sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe works well for gatherings and parties.
- Make sure to chill the shrimp thoroughly before serving for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg