Shrimp Cocktail with Rach's Quick Remoulade Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cocktail with Rach's Quick Remoulade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, a palmful; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, a palmful; 2 dried bay leaves; 36 large to jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined (ask for these at the fish counter); 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Creole mustard, eyeball the amount; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper sauce, eyeball it; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 rib celery, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

1 lemon
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, a palmful
1 tablespoon mustard seeds, a palmful
2 dried bay leaves
36 large to jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined (ask for these at the fish counter)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup Creole mustard, eyeball the amount
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper sauce, eyeball it
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced

1
For the shrimp: Place a deep pot half filled with water on the stove over high heat.
2
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the water and drop the halved lemon into the pot.
3
Add the coriander seeds, mustard seeds and bay leaves to the water.
4
When the water boils, add the shrimp.
5
Boil until the shrimp turn pink and the tails curl towards the heads, 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Drain and cold shock under running water.
7
For the remoulade: Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne sauce, scallions, celery and lemon juice in a small bowl.
8
Arrange the shrimp around the sauce on a serving plate and serve.
9
From Food Network Kitchens; after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.

1545

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

219

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, a palmful, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, a palmful, 2 dried bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Cocktail with Rach's Quick Remoulade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Cocktail with Rach's Quick Remoulade

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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