RECIPES
Shrimp Cocktail
by Livestrong_Recipes | Oct 18, 2018
Photo Credit: Arthur Bovino
- PREP
- 20 m
- COOK
- 05 m
- TOTAL
- 25 m
Shrimp is a high-quality, lean protein that’s low in calories. A four-ounce serving of about six to nine shrimp contains only about 112 calories. Plus, it’s easy! You just need a court bouillon (that’s a fancy term for a liquid to give your shrimp flavor) and a homemade cocktail sauce that’s incredibly easy to make.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
- 12 Shrimp, Natural, Large
- 8 cups Water, tap, well
- 2 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns, Whole
- 1 tsp Bay Leaf
- 6 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 2 fruit lemon
- 2/3 cup Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 tbsp Horseradish
- 2 tsp Hot Sauce, Original
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS
1
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot on the stove.
2
Meanwhile, peel, devein and rinse the shrimp.
3
While waiting for water to boil, combine ketchup, half the lemon juice, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine, then adjust seasoning and reserve.
4
When the water roils, add remaining salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, wine, lemon halves and remaining lemon juice and boil 5 minutes.
5
Fill a large bowl with ice and water ⅔ of the way full.
6
Turn water down to a simmer, add shrimp and poach 3-5 minutes until they turn pink and opaque and begin to cool. Remove with a slotted spoon or sieve and chill in ice water 2 minutes.
7
Remove to towel or paper towel and pat dry, then serve with cocktail sauce.
