Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Directions

1. Fill a large bowl with water and ice and set aside.
2. Fill a Dutch oven or stockpot with 4 quarts of water. Add the lemon halves and juice, peppercorns, bay leaves and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add the shrimp and boil for 1½ - 2 minutes. Strain and add to the bowl of iced water to stop cooking. After 10 minutes, shell and devein the shrimp, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Make the cocktail sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
5. Serve the shrimp on a platter of ice with the cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.