Shrimp Cocktail Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1/2 medium lemon, sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 5 whole peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined (tails on)
• SAUCE:
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Lemon wedges, optional