Shrimp for Shrimp CocKtail

By catfish

How to make the flavor in shrimp come out. Brine them first

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup kosher salt (or 1/4 cup table salt)
• 2 pounds large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), frozen uncooked with tail on (I like Costco)
• to cook shrimp
• 4 peppercorns
• 5 coriander seeds
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 5 sprigs fresh parsley leaves
• 1 sprig fresh tarragon leaves or dry
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice from 1 small lemon
• Cocktail Sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder (or other mild chili powder)
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

MAKES 2 POUNDS SHRIMP, SERVING 4-6

If you are in a rush, you can soak the shrimp in the brine at a 50 percent stronger solution for twenty to twenty five minutes. Use the brined shrimp in your own recipe, or one of the two related recipes.

INGREDIENTS


INSTRUCTIONS
Pour 2 cups boiling water in large bowl; add salt and stir until almost dissolved. Add 3 1/2 quarts cold water (along with some ice if ambient temperature is over 70 degrees); stir until salt completely dissolves. Add shrimp and let stand about 45 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
INGREDIENTS

the shrimp all rinsed



INSTRUCTIONS


2. Bring water and ingredients except shrimp to boil in pot over high heat; boil 2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in shrimp; cover and let stand until firm and pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain shrimp,. Serve shrimp chilled with cocktail sauce.

3. For Cocktail Sauce: Stir all ingredients together in small bowl; adjust seasonings as necessary.