Good Eats, A Treasury of Favorite Recipes


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THE SHRIMP COCKTAIL  
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2 shell−on (21 to 25 count) tiger shrimp  
For the brine:  
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/4 cup kosher salt  
/4 cup sugar  
cup water  
cups ice  
For the cocktail sauce:  
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(14 1/2−ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained  
/2 cup prepared chili sauce  
tablespoons prepared horseradish  
teaspoon sugar  
Few grinds fresh black pepper  
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/2 teaspoon kosher salt  
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tablespoon olive oil  
Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning  
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) Using a pair of scissors or a serrated knife, make an incision down the backside of the  
shrimp, following the intestinal track.  
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) 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.  
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) 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.  
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0) Place shrimp onto a sizzling sheet pan and return to broiler immediately.  
1) After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp with a pair of tongs.  
2) Return the shrimp to broiler for 1 minute.  
3) Transfer to a cold cookie sheet. Refrigerate immediately.  
4) Once shrimp have chilled, arrange with cocktail sauce in a martini glass or as desired.  
Yield: 4 servings  
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