Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Name: Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds shell-on, jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound); 2 1/2 tablespoons, salt; 10 sprigs, fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons, peppercorns; 3 , bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon, celery seeds; 8 (2-inch) strips, lemon zest plus 1/4 cup juice, spent halves reserved (2 lemons); 8 cups, ice; 1 cup, ketchup; 1/4 cup, prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon, Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon, lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon, Old Bay seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper

Appetizers
Fish & Seafood

By Nick Iverson ･ Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2013

Boiled shrimp often turn out rubbery and bland. Don’t let that happen to yours.

SERVES 6 to 8

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