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Shrimp Cocktail

Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce (Restaurant-Style)

This restaurant-style shrimp cocktail features perfectly poached, tender shrimp served with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's an elegant appetizer that's surprisingly easy to make at home for holidays, parties, or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp 16/20 count, shell-on, deveined
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Ice water for the ice bath
For the cocktail sauce:
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce a few dashes of hot sauce