Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce | Cookineo

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on, about 16-20 count
• 6 cups water, for poaching
• 1 lemon, halved, plus extra wedges for serving
• 1 bay leaf, optional, for poaching liquid
• 1 tsp black peppercorns, whole
• 3/4 cup ketchup, use a good quality brand
• 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, drained, more to taste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce, such as Tabasco, optional
• 1/4 tsp salt, to taste