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old bay shrimp cocktail

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

Yum.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For old bay shrimp cocktail

  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/3 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    prepared horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    Old Bay seasoning, divided
  • 1 lb
    shrimp
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2
    lemon, cut into wedges

How To Make old bay shrimp cocktail

  • 1
    Mix the ketchup, mayo, horseradish, vinegar and 1 tsp Old Bay together and store in fridge to marry ingredients.
  • 2
    Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the shrimp shells. Add 4 cups of water to a stock pot. Add the shrimp shells into the water with the garlic and the remaining Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Strain the stock and return it to the pan.
  • 3
    Bring back to a boil. Set a bowl of ice near the pan. Add the shrimp to the boiling stock and boil about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon into the bowl of ice. Once shrimp is cool, serve with the dipping sauce and lemon wedges.
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