Shrimp Cocktail
Serves: 5
Llewellyn Gorczany
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
70
Spice
55
Sweetness
40
Sourness
44
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Prep time (avg)
6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
16 cups
Water1 tbsp
Kosher Salt1 cup
Sugar1 cup
Ice1 tbsp
Black Peppercorn1 cup
Chili Sauce2 tbsps
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)1 tbsp
Wasabi (prepared)1 tsp
Worcestershire SauceDirections:
1
Make the brine: In a large bowl, whisk together the water, salt, and sugar until dissolved
2
Add the shrimp and ice and let soak for 20 to 30 minutes
3
Drain
4
Meanwhile, make the court bouillon: In a large saucepan, combine the water, salt, peppercorns and bay leaves
5
Squeeze the lemon juice into the water, add the lemon halves, and bring to a boil Add the shrimp to the water and cook until they just turn opaque, about 3 minutes
6
Drain the shrimp, transfer to a baking sheet, and let cool
7
When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and de-vein them and chill in the refrigerator
8
When ready to serve, divide the cocktail sauce among 4 martini glasses and hang the shrimp around the rims
9
Serve immediately
10
In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients
11
Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve