Chilled Shrimp with Sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on

02 - 1 lemon, sliced

03 - 1 tsp salt

04 - 1 tsp black peppercorns

→ Cocktail Sauce

05 - ½ cup ketchup

06 - 2 tbsp prepared horseradish

07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

08 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

09 - ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)

10 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

11 - Lemon wedges

12 - Fresh parsley (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Fill a large pot with water and add lemon slices, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.

02 - Add shrimp to boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until they turn pink and are just cooked through.

03 - Transfer shrimp immediately to an ice bath to halt cooking. Chill for at least 10 minutes.

04 - In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning as desired.

05 - Drain shrimp well and pat dry. Arrange on a serving platter over crushed ice or lettuce leaves.

06 - Serve chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh parsley as garnish.

# Expert Tips:

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It looks impressive but requires no real cooking skill, which means you can actually relax while guests arrive.
The shrimp cooks in minutes, so you're not stuck in the kitchen stressed about timing.
That tangy, sharp sauce is addictive—people will ask you how you made it even though the answer is embarrassingly simple.

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Do not skip the ice bath—I learned this the hard way when I thought I could get away with just chilling them in the fridge, and the shrimp were disappointingly soft.
Horseradish is sharp and can overpower if you're not careful; start with less and taste as you go, because you can always add more but you can't take it back.

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