Old Vegas Style Shrimp Cocktail Recipes

VEGAS SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• The Shrimp: In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Drop shrimp into boiling water and cook about 25 seconds or until shrimp turn pink and are barely cooked.
• Remove shrimp immediately with a slotted spoon and drop into a bowl of ice water.
• When cooled, drain well, cover and refrigerate.
• The Sauce: Combine all ingredients except the onion and lemon slices.
• Cover and refrigerate to chill.
• To Serve: Place cocktail glasses on dessert plates at each person's seat.
• Place a shrimp fork or other small fork above each dessert plate.
• Divide shrimp and place in cocktail glasses.
• Place one large lemon slice along the inside of each glass.
• Stick a sprig of parsley behind the lemon slice or next to it.
• Add approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce over shrimp.
• Garnish each glass with a sprinkling of finely grated onion.
• Place two Parmesan Crackers on the dessert plate and serve!

OLD VEGAS STYLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Thaw and rinse shrimp. Pat dry with paper towel and sprinkle with a little salt.
• Place shrimp in glass bowl or parfait glass and pour desired amount of cocktail sauce on it. Serve with a lemon wedge or two.
• Enjoy!

CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Stir water, onion, lemon, garlic, tarragon, seafood seasoning, peppercorns, and bay leaf together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
• Bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil. Cook the shrimp in the boiling liquid until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain. Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce.