K-Jon's Creole Shrimp Cocktail

"this is the best shrimp cocktail Ever!!!!! Just like they do in in the south!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
46 shrimp
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • 1st thaw the shrimp in cold water.
  • Brine the shrimp:

  • boil the water and sugar and salt.
  • now add the ice and let in melt completely.
  • brine should be cold.
  • add shrimp for 20 minutes then rinse well under cold water.
  • Cook the shrimp:

  • boil the last 7 ingredients for 10 minutes.
  • now add the shrimp -- cook for 3- 5 minutes, DO NOT OVER COOK!
  • when shrimp are bright pink they are done.
  • quickly strain shrimp and add to ice bath for 10 minutes.
  • serve with lemon wedges and my creole shrimp sauce #433042.

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I live in Cleveland Ohio and love food. I grew up in New Orleans and my recipes have a zesty flair. I also work alot with Italian and french foods. I love seafood and am working on my seafood recipes. If I run across anything great I will post it! <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/IWasAdoptedfall08.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">
 
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