I am partial to “16/20” size shrimp because it’s the perfect “peel and eat” size but use any kind of shrimp you like. 16/20 means there are 16-20 per pound of this size shrimp. You can use the larger “U-10”, meaning there are “under 10” (9 or fewer) pieces per pound. The key to a tender result is cooling the liquid off before adding the shrimp. It’s like easing them into a warm bath instead of plunging them into a boiling one; they will emerge tender. Peel and serve almost room temperature for best results. The sauce is a classic. There are many horseradish products at the store; has to be the smooth “creamed” ones for best results with this sauce.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
1 large lemon, cut into ¼ inch rounds
1 small bunch parsley, washed
16 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons Tabasco
2 pounds 16/20”, meaning 32-40 pieces, shrimp, fresh or defrosted, in the shells
Cocktail sauce:
¾ cup ketchup
1 large clove garlic, grated
3 tablespoons creamy horseradish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Tabasco
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Zest and juice from 1 large lemon
Makes: 3-4 servings
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the potato inside to bake.
Cook the shrimp: Run a sharp paring knife down the length of the shrimps to devein them. In a large saucepan, create a “bath” for the shrimp by combining 2 ½ quarts water, lemon, parsley, peppercorns, bay leaves, 2 tablespoons salt and Tabasco. Stir to blend and bring to simmer. Remove from the heat and cool for a few minutes. Add the shrimp and allow them to sit in the liquid, off the heat, until they are cooked in the middle, 3-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and drain on a kitchen towel. Peel the shells. Refrigerate.
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, garlic, horseradish, olive oil, Worcestershire, hot sauce, garlic with the lemon zest and juice. Taste for seasoning. Refrigerate.
Serve: Serve the sauce in a bowl for dunking on the side with the shrimp.
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