Easy Shrimp Cocktail

• Gluten free

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Shrimp, medium to large

• Produce

  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Garlic, fresh
  • 3 sprigs Italian parsley, fresh
  • 1 Lemon, Small

• Condiments

  • 1 Cocktail sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 5 Peppercorns, black

• Liquids

  • 6 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 black peppercorns
• 3-4 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
• Cocktail sauce

Directions

• Pour water in a dutch oven or large saucepan. Add lemon slices, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, parsley and kosher salt. Heat over medium high heat to a gentle boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
• Add shrimp and cook for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked. Remove from heat and place shrimp in a colander. Rinse under cold water.
• Refrigerate shrimp until cold and serve with cocktail sauce.