K-Jon's Creole Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Name: K-Jon's Creole Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, raw (21-25, peeled and deveined ); ½ cup kosher salt; ½ cup sugar; 2 cups boiling water; 4 cups ice; 2 quarts ice water, for bath; 3 quarts water; 1 lemon, sliced thin; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped 1/2 onion cut in half; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; ⅓ cup kosher salt; 1 tablespoon seafood boil (Zatarains liquid concentrated); 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, raw (21-25, peeled and deveined )
½ cup kosher salt
½ cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
4 cups ice
2 quarts ice water, for bath
3 quarts water
1 lemon, sliced thin
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped 1/2 onion cut in half
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
⅓ cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon seafood boil (Zatarains liquid concentrated)
1 teaspoon whole peppercorn

1
1st thaw the shrimp in cold water.
2
Brine the shrimp:.
3
boil the water and sugar and salt.
4
now add the ice and let in melt completely.
5
brine should be cold.
6
add shrimp for 20 minutes then rinse well under cold water.
7
Cook the shrimp:.
8
boil the last 7 ingredients for 10 minutes.
9
now add the shrimp -- cook for 3- 5 minutes, DO NOT OVER COOK!
10
when shrimp are bright pink they are done.
11
quickly strain shrimp and add to ice bath for 10 minutes.
12
serve with lemon wedges and my creole shrimp sauce #433042.

1441

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, raw (21-25, peeled and deveined ), ½ cup kosher salt, ½ cup sugar, 2 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, K-Jon's Creole 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.

K-Jon's Creole Shrimp Cocktail

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