Classic Shrimp Cocktail
-1 pound largest peel-on shrimp available
-1 lemon, for the water
-heavy pinch salt for the water
For serving:
-olive oil, for drizzling
-lemon juice and zest
-lemon segments
-cocktail sauce, recipe below
Heat a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lemon juice and a couple heavy pinches of salt. Poach the shrimp until just cooked through. Remove to a baking sheet and allow to cool to room temperature. Peel the shrimp and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with a little lemon zest, if desired. Serve with the cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
For the Cocktail Sauce:
-1 cup ketchup
-2 teaspoons adobo from canned chipotles
-2 teaspoons freshly grated horseradish
-juice from 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
-kosher salt, to taste
Stir together all ingredients, mix well.
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