Chef John'S Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Poaching Liquid:; 3 quarts cold water; 1/4 onion, sliced; 1/2 lemon; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised; 2 sprigs fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R)); 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; Cocktail Sauce:; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup chili sauce; 1/4 cup prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 drops hot sauce, or to taste; 1 pinch salt; 2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp

Servings: persons

Poaching Liquid:
3 quarts cold water
1/4 onion, sliced
1/2 lemon
2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R))
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Cocktail Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot sauce, or to taste
1 pinch salt
2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp

1
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.
2
Whisk ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
3
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.

265

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Poaching Liquid:, 3 quarts cold water, 1/4 onion, sliced, 1/2 lemon, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Shrimp Cocktail falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef John'S Shrimp Cocktail

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