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The Shrimp Cocktail

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Date Added:	February 29, 2008
Calories:	89
Serves:	4
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Appetizers, Seafood / Shellfish

Ingredients:

32                  shell-on tiger shrimp - (21/25 count)
                    === FOR THE BRINE ===
1/4   cup           kosher salt
1/4   cup           sugar
1     cup           water
2     cups          ice
                    === FOR THE COCKTAIL SAUCE ===
1     can           diced tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz)
1/2   cup           prepared chili sauce
4     tablespoons   prepared horseradish
1     teaspoon      sugar
                    A few grinds fresh black pepper
1/2   teaspoon      kosher salt
                    === FOR BROILING ===
1     tablespoon    olive oil
                    A sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

Using a pair of scissors or a serrated knife, make an incision down the backside of the shrimp, following the intestinal track. Eviscerate shrimp and rinse under cool water leaving shells intact.
Place cleaned shrimp into a bowl with brine and refrigerate mixture for 20 to 25 minutes. While shrimp are brining, place tomatoes, chili sauce, horseradish, sugar, pepper, and salt in food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate cocktail sauce until ready to serve.
Place a baking sheet or broiler pan under oven broiler and preheat for 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from brine and drain thoroughly. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and dry on paper towels. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, if desired.
Place shrimp onto a sizzling sheet pan and return to broiler immediately. After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp with a pair of tongs. Return the shrimp to broiler for 1 minute. Transfer to a cold cookie sheet. Refrigerate immediately.
Once shrimp have chilled, arrange with cocktail sauce in a martini glass or as desired.
This recipe yields 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 89

Calories from Fat 33.7%

Total Fat

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

5927mg

Carbohydrate

15g

Dietary Fiber

trace

Protein

trace

Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat

Rating: ()

Added On: February 29, 2008

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