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The Shrimp Cocktail

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  • on January 12, 2013

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    I have never brined seafood. I have whole turkey and pork, but never seafood and thought it strange to brine shrimp. I did it anyhow and oh BOY am I glad I did. These were the BEST shrimp cocktail ever. The shrimp are amazing made this way!! Used my cocktail sauce I already had because the shrimp are the star here.

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  • on January 12, 2013

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    Fantastic, and everything was on hand in the cupboard. We added 5 T of fresh horseradish and some Bay Seasoning to the sauce as well as the shrimp, cut down on the sugar and it was fantastic. Thanks, as usual, Alton.

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  • on January 08, 2013

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    After watching this episode, I tried broiling shrimp because of all of the rave reviews on broiling. I didn't want to wait 30 minutes to brine the shrimp (because it doesn't make a huge difference with chicken so I figured it wouldn't make a huge difference with shrimp. Long story short, I wasn't overly impressed. It tasted the same as if you were to pan fry or even steam.

    However, I tried this recipe again (only I actually followed it this time and bought shell-on shrimp and brined them. The brine makes all the difference in the world! And maybe the fact that the shell was still on made a difference too. I didn't have any oil, so I just melted some butter and tossed the shrimp in that. It was absolutely the best shrimp I have ever had. The saltiness was amazing. In fact, I kind of thought it tasted better hot out of the oven rather than chilled with cocktail sauce. Next time, I might just add some garlic to the melted butter and have garlic shrimp with dinner.

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  • on June 04, 2012

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    This is an overall GREAT recipe! It is super easy and fast. The cocktail sauce is perfect and the best I have ever had! It is a little on the spicy side, so if you don't like any heat in your sauce you can cut down the amount to 3 tablespoons. On the other hand, you could up it to 5 tablespoons if you like it super spicy.
    The process goes even faster if you buy already shelled and with the intestinal tract removed. (I found some at Sprouts
    The sauce really goes with any shrimp so if you are in a tremendous hurry, you can just make the sauce, which only takes about 5 minutes.

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  • on April 03, 2012

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    I have been making this recipe for years and it is still my ultimate go-to recipe for an appetizer.

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  • on March 12, 2012

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    This is the BEST EVER way to prepare shrimp! I definitely recommend adding a good sprinkle of Old Bay with the olive oil to coat the shrimp before cooking. Never fails...a true crowd pleaser.

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  • on February 17, 2012

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    OMG. this recipe was fantastic!! I made these as the appetizer for Valentines Day. My fiance & I devoured the shrimp! The ONLY thing I modified was adding about a tablespoon more of horseradish, it wasnt quite enough for us personally at first. Other than that, PERFECT. I will never ever ever make shrimp differently again! Thanks Alton!

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  • on February 11, 2012

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    Fantastic! This is my go to item for party food. For New Years Eve party at friends house the main question is "Is Ken bringing the shrimp?'

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  • on November 24, 2011

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    Really tasty way to cook fresh shrimp, thanks Alton!

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  • on November 24, 2011

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    5 star on shrimp method only. used 10-15 count shrimp, tony's cajun spice for the shrimp, and cooked a minute longer. made my own cocktail sauce with ketchup, tomato sauce, chili powder, a bit o garlic and jalapeno "juice", some wostershire, lime, and lemon. spiked it with fresh horseradish and cayenne. best shrimp cocktail ever. alton da man

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