How to cook shrimp for shrimp cocktail
Sweet and firm shrimp served cold with a tangy-hot sauce.
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
3minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
3minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Peel and devein shrimp. (see “how to” page) Bring 2 quarts of water to a vigorous boil. Drop the shrimp into the water. Bring back to a boil and shrimp will be done if they are small. cook for 1 minute for medium shrimp, 2 minutes for large shrimp and 2 1/2 minutes for colossal shrimp.
  2. Immediately plunge shrimp into an ice water bath to stop the cooking and give them the perfect texture. Drain and chill.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Notes Traditionally, these shrimp are served with a red cocktail sauce made with ketchup, horseradish and lemon, however, it is equally good with a sauce made from mayonnaise, dijon mustard and lemon. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved