Impress your love with this homemade Shrimp Cocktail recipe. An amazingly easy dish that brings the ultimate steakhouse appetizer home!

Yields: 6 – 8 Servings

FOR THE SHRIMP:

• 2 lb ice

• 6 c. water

• 2 tbsp. kosher salt

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1/2 small onion, peeled and halved

• 1 tbsp. small bunch parsley, divided

• 2 lemons, divided

• 2 lbs raw shrimp 16-20 ct, peeled and deveined with tail-on

FOR THE COCKTAIL SAUCE

1/2 c. mild chili sauce, such as Heinz

1/2 c. ketchup

1 tsp. lemon zest

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp.horseradish

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco

1/4 tsp. celery salt

Directions

• If shrimp are frozen, thaw shrimp according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.

• Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add water to cover; set aside. Cut one lemon into wedges and set aside.

• In large pot combine 6 cups water, salt, sugar, onion, and 5 sprigs parsley. Halve and juice remaining lemon and add to pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and add shrimp to pot.

• Let sit until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon or spider into the bowl of ice.

• Make the cocktail sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined.

• Serve shrimp with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and garnish with parsley.