Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce | Cooking With Care Online

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
• 8 cups water, for the poaching liquid
• 1 lemon, halved, plus extra wedges for serving
• 2 bay leaves, dried
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tbsp kosher salt, for the poaching water
• 1 tsp black peppercorns, whole
• 1 cup ketchup, the base of the cocktail sauce
• 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, well drained, adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce, such as Tabasco, optional
• 1/4 tsp celery salt, optional, for extra savory depth