Classic Shrimp Cocktail

How to Make Classic Shrimp Cocktail at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 4 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 cup cocktail sauce
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups ice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the juice of 1 lemon to the boiling water.

3. 3

   Carefully add 1 pound of shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

4. 4

   Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.

6. 6

   On a serving platter, arrange the chilled shrimp. Serve with 1 cup of cocktail sauce on the side.

7. 7

   Garnish the platter with fresh parsley and additional lemon wedges, if desired.

8. 8

   Add 1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce to the cocktail sauce for an extra kick, and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of black pepper over the shrimp before serving.