Chef John's Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 quarts of water
• 1/4 cup of white wine
• 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the water, wine, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the lemon slices and bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
3. Remove the shrimp from the pot and place in a bowl of ice water to cool.
4. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Mix until well-combined.
5. Drain the shrimp and place them in a serving bowl. Top the shrimp with the cocktail sauce and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Shrimp cocktail has been a popular appetizer for over a century!
• This dish is thought to have originated in the early 1900s in the United States.
• Shrimp cocktail is often served with a lemon wedge and/or sprig of parsley for garnish.