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Shrimp Cocktail

Name: Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 6 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce).
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/2 medium lemon, sliced; 2 sprigs fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon salt; 5 whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on); SAUCE:; 1 cup chili sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash cayenne pepper; Lemon wedges, optional

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Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

about 6 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce)

During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd favorite. It's the one appetizer that I serve for every special occasion as well as for munchie meals. —Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California

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Ingredients

3 quarts water
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 medium lemon, sliced
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
5 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
SAUCE:
1 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes.
Drain shrimp and immediately rinse in cold water. Refrigerate until cold, 2-3 hours. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Arrange shrimp on a serving platter; serve with sauce. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce cooked shrimp with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 59 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

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