- Ice
- 6 c. water
- 2 tbsp. kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 small onion, peeled and halved
- 1 tbsp. small bunch parsley, divided
- 2 lemons, divided
- 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
FOR THE COCKTAIL SAUCE
- 1/2 c. mild chili sauce, such as Heinz
- 1/2 c. ketchup
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. horseradish
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1/4 tsp. celery salt
DIRECTIONS
- Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add water to cover; set aside. Cut one lemon into wedges.
- In large pot combine 6 cups water, salt, sugar, onion, and 5 sprigs parsley. Halve and juice remaining lemon and add to pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and add shrimp to pot.
- Let sit until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon (or spider) into the bowl of ice.
- Make the cocktail sauce: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until fully combined.
- Serve shrimp with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and garnish with parsley.