Shrimp Appetizer Recipe . Shrimp Cocktail for a Crowd

Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe for a Crowd

This shrimp appetizer recipe is called the Shrimp Cocktail Platter for its' crowd-serving presentation. The easy, zippy Shrimp Cocktail Sauce recipe completes the combo.

Shrimp Cocktail Platter

2 lbs (or more) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 quarts salted water
Lettuce leaves
Lemon Wedges
Cocktail Sauce (recipe below)

Place shrimp in boiling salted water. Cook just until pink, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and chill.

Arrange chilled shrimp on a bed of lettuce leaves. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Presentation Tip: Tie a blanched chive around some or all of the shrimp and arrange them attractively on a platter.

Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Combine 1 1/4 cups catsup, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, horseradish to taste, 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, and a pinch of salt. Serve chilled. Makes enough to dip about 5 pounds of shrimp.

Note: I've revamped this recipe to "horseradish to taste" since I recently purchased some horseradish that is hotter than wasabi. Add a little at a time, until the kick is just right.

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