Shrimp/Prawn Cocktail

Published on 20 December 2024 at 14:06

Ingredients

For the shrimp/prawn cocktail sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Heinz Chili Sauce (see recipe note)

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about tablespoon)

  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco

  • 1/2 clove garlic, finely minced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

For the shrimp/prawn:

  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning

  • 1 lemon, halved

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 24 extra-large tail-on raw shrimp/prawn (more if you are using smaller shrimp)

 

Make the cocktail sauce:

In a medium bowl, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco, minced garlic, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make the Shrimp/Prawn:

  • Have a large bowl of ice water ready and set near the sink.
  • To a 8-quart pot of water, add the Old Bay, lemon, garlic powder, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp/pawn to the pot. When the water returns to a boil, the shrimp should be done. The shrimp/prawn should be bright pink
  • Immediately, drain and place the shrimp/prawn into the ice bath to cool for 2 minutes. Peel the shrimp/prawn (leaving the tails on). Drain and serve with the cocktail sauce on the side.

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