Chilled Shrimp with Sauce

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on

02 - 1 lemon, sliced

03 - 1 tsp salt

04 - 1 tsp black peppercorns

→ Cocktail Sauce

05 - ½ cup ketchup

06 - 2 tbsp prepared horseradish

07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

08 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

09 - ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)

10 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

11 - Lemon wedges

12 - Fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Fill a large pot with water. Add lemon slices, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a rolling boil.

02 - Add shrimp to boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.

03 - Immediately transfer shrimp to an ice bath to halt cooking. Chill for at least 10 minutes.

04 - In a bowl, combine ketchup, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

05 - Drain chilled shrimp thoroughly and pat dry. Arrange on a platter over crushed ice or lettuce leaves.

06 - Serve shrimp accompanied by cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh parsley for garnish.

# Expert Suggestions:

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Takes barely 20 minutes but tastes like you've been cooking all day.
The bright cocktail sauce cuts through the sweetness of chilled shrimp in a way that makes people ask for the recipe.
Works equally well as an elegant starter or a casual gathering centerpiece.

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Overcooking shrimp by even 30 seconds turns them from tender to tough, so use a timer and don't trust your instincts on this one.
The ice bath is non-negotiable—it stops the cooking and makes the shrimp taste fresher and firmer than they would otherwise.

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