This Shrimp Cocktail platter is perfectly seasoned & savory, it's the ultimate party appetizer!
Ingredients :
1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp
6 cups water
2 ribs celery
2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
½ lemon
ice
lemon wedges and cocktail sauce for serving, optional
Directions :
Place 6 cups of water in a saucepan. Add celery, salt, thyme, parsley, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and let simmer 10 minutes (while you prepare the shrimp if needed).
If your shrimp have the shells on, you will need to remove the shell leaving the tail intact. To prepare shrimp, cut the top of the shrimp shell along the back all the way down to the tail. Remove the shell leaving the tail in place. Place a small knife under the black vein and remove and discard it. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Add one half lemon and shrimp to the simmering water. Immediately remove from heat and cover.
Let rest covered until shrimp are pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes for jumbo shrimp.
Use a slotted spoon to move shrimp into the ice bath and cool completely.
Once cold, serve shrimp with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce or refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
