ISO: Shrimp Cocktail...

[mugsy27]

need a great recipe for shrimp cocktail!!! the classic variety TNT will do just fine!!

[shannon in KS]

This is my favorite, and gets rave reviews! I think I found this on Allrecipes originally, but altered it a little....

Tequila Cocktail Sauce

• 2 cups ketchup
• 4 cups chili sauce
• 1/2 cup prepared horseradish
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup tequila
• other seasonings to you taste

Blend all ingredients and chill before serving.

[mugsy27]

sounds delicious!! how do you prepare your shrimp? is there a specific way that it is done for a shrimp cocktail?

[shannon in KS]

If it is not precooked, I would suggest a quick dip in boiling water until pink (depends on the size of the shrimp), then chill. Hungry now!!!

[Andy M.]

Shannon:

You must eat a lot of shrimp. That recipe makes almost two quarts of sauce!!


Mugsy:

Cook the shrimp in simmering seasoned water (Old Bay Seasoning or just celery seed). They cook very fast! Watch the color. They will turn pink/orange and the white will go from transluscent to opaque. It just takes a couple of minutes! Overcooked shrimp will be tough.

[jennyema]

I don't even simmer shrimp. I bring seasoned water to a boil, dump in shrimp and take off heat. They are done in about 2 minutes.

[mugsy27]

thanx for all the input everyone!!!

after i cook the shrimp, how long will it stay good for in the fridge if kept in some tupperware?

[amber]

To the boiling water, I add bay leaf, black peppercorns, and a wedge of fresh lemon. I boil them for just a few minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. It's a good idea to run them under cold water to stop the cooking.
That cocktail sauce sounds good Shannon, I usually just buy a bottle of the ready made stuff, but this sounds so much better.

[ironchef]

Zatarains makes a nice water seasoning pouch for shrimp/shellfish boils.

[shannon in KS]

Cool! I was wondering too if spices would enhance the flavor for such a quick cooking time! I will have to try it! I wonder what a crab boil seasoning would do? Spicy spicy yum!

Alix, it does make a lot! And I halved the recipe too! I usually take it to work, though so it doesn't take long to disappear!

Originally Posted by amber

To the boiling water, I add bay leaf, black peppercorns, and a wedge of fresh lemon. I boil them for just a few minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. It's a good idea to run them under cold water to stop the cooking.
That cocktail sauce sounds good Shannon, I usually just buy a bottle of the ready made stuff, but this sounds so much better.