Shrimp Cocktail
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Shrimp Cocktail

1. 2 lb. Ice -
2. 6 c. water -
3. 2 tbsp. kosher salt -
4. 2 tbsp. granulated sugar -
5. 1/2 small onion, peeled and halved -
6. 1 tbsp. small bunch parsley, divided -
7. 2 lemons, divided -
8. 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined -
9. 1/2 c. mild chili sauce, such as Heinz -
10. 1/2 c. ketchup -
11. 1 tsp. lemon zest -
12. 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -
13. 1 tbsp. horseradish -
14. 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce -
15. 2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco -
16. 1/4 tsp. celery salt -

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp Cocktail

1. Stage

Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add water to cover; set aside. Cut one lemon into wedges.

2. Stage

In 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. 

3. Stage

Let 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.

4. Stage

Make the cocktail sauce: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until fully combined. 

5. Stage

Serve shrimp with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and garnish with parsley.