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Chef John's Shrimp Cocktail
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Chef John
"Before I knew much about food or dining out, I knew that if they brought shrimp cocktails to the table as an appetizer, we were eating at a 'fancy' restaurant. I'm sure I enjoyed the shrimp, but what I really loved was dipping the crackers in the spicy, horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce."
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Ingredients
50 m servings 306Original recipe yields 4 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Stir water, onion, lemon, garlic, tarragon, seafood seasoning, peppercorns, and bay leaf together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
- Whisk ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
- Bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil. Cook the shrimp in the boiling liquid until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain. Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce.
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Most helpful positive review
6/27/2014
This was a fantastic way to season up shrimp. I've never done this before and now I will always season like this. Perfect flavor and the recipe was right on.
Most helpful critical review
1/5/2019
I wasn’t impressed by all the work it took boiling the shrimp as it didn’t seem to change the flavor at all. I loved the cocktail sauce although I would not put as much horseradish next time.
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6/27/2014
This was a fantastic way to season up shrimp. I've never done this before and now I will always season like this. Perfect flavor and the recipe was right on.
1/2/2016
This is exactly like you would expect from a high end seafood restaurant. I know, I worked in one for many years and this is EXACTLY like we would serve our customers! The cocktail sauce is s...
11/26/2014
Thank you so much! Only way I will prepare shrimp cocktail from now on! Only change I made was adding a little dried tarragon instead of fresh. I didn't have fresh. The shrimp were cooked per...
1/15/2017
I made it exactly as directed to see if it was worth the "trouble." When cooking the shrimp, make it easy on yourself. 5 minutes is perfect and don't measure anything. That's what I did. I also ...
4/22/2017
This was awesome. I made one change and used beer instead of water. I have always cooked my shrimp in beer and old bay but the added spices really elevated the taste.
11/29/2016
I've always bought shrimp chilled and cooked. Never again! I made these for Thanksgiving appetizers and guests raved over them. Lot's of "these are the best shrimp I've ever eaten!" I bought f...
2/21/2016
This IS the best way to prep shrimp fpr simple shrimp coctail. Whole family loved it. Even my dauaghter-in-law said it was the best she ever had!!
12/27/2014
This was fantastic! I have made shrimp cocktail a few times but it was missing "something". This recipe hit the nail on the head for us and was most like what you order in a restaurant. Only c...
1/21/2018
Made these for Christmas Eve. Forgot to rate. The boiling broth makes this a HUGE success. Bravo Chef John. Happy to know the secret to fresh and tasty shrimp cocktail.