Foryoueats: Plump and Tender Shrimp Cocktail

Foryoueats: Plump and Tender Shrimp Cocktail

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This plump and tender shrimp cocktail recipe features large or jumbo shrimp served with a flavorful cocktail sauce. The shrimp is brined with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and white wine, resulting in...

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Ingredients

  • For the Shrimp:
  • 2 pounds (900g) large or jumbo shrimp, shells removed (except for tail portion) and reserved, deveined if desired (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (28g) kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 quarts (1.9L) water
  • 2 cups (480ml) dry white wine
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 fennel bulb, diced (optional)
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh tarragon (optional)
  • 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
  • Fresh juice of 1 lemon
  • For the Cocktail Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) store-bought or homemade preserved horseradish, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (optional)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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