Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 16oz bag Changing Seas Black Tiger Shrimp, thawed
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 10 whole black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tsp grated horseradish
• 3 lemon slices
• juice of half a lemon
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

For the Steamed Shrimp

1. Place a medium size saucepot over high heat and fill with 1.5 inches of water. Add the lemon slices, thyme, parsley, peppercorns, and white wine (if using). Place a steamer basket or folding steamer insert into the pan and bring to a boil.
2. In a medium size mixing bowl, make an ice bath to cool down the shrimp after cooking. Set aside.
3. Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp to the steamer basket in a single layer. Place lid on pot and steam shrimp for 2.5 minutes, or until the shrimp shells turn pink and the flesh is opaque. Do not overcook.
4. Immediately transfer the cooked shrimp to the prepared ice bath to halt cooking. Once cool, gently remove the shell except for the tail.

For the Cocktail Sauce

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve alongside steamed shrimp for dipping.