STEAKHOUSE SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH SISTER SAUCES

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Steakhouse Shrimp Cocktail with Sister Sauces image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lemon, sliced in half
1 pound large (10/15 per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt
10 whole black peppercorns
Crushed ice
Spicy Cocktail Sauce (see recipe below)
Lemon-Basil Cocktail Sauce (see recipe below)
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Poach the shrimp: Add 6 cups of water to a medium-sized saucepan. Squeeze the lemon juice into the saucepan and then add in the lemon halves as well. Add the parsley sprigs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and peppercorns and bring to a simmer. Once the water is simmering, add the shrimp and cook until just opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the poaching liquid and chill completely.
  • To serve: Cover a platter with crushed ice and arrange the shrimp on top. Serve with the Spicy Cocktail and Lemon-Basil cocktail sauces.
  • Add the ketchup, chipotle, horseradish and lemon juice to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a small bowl and whisk to combine.

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