CREOLE BOILED SHRIMP COCKTAIL
This recipe is from Emerils cookbook "Emeril's kitchens", which is basically a compilation of recipes from all of his restaurants. This one is from Delmonico's Steakhouse. It is really easy prepare despite all the ingredients. It is absolutely the best shrimp cocktail I have ever eaten.
Provided by MamaMeg
Categories Creole
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- FOR SHRIMP:.
- In a large bowl toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the creole seasoning or essence.
- Coat evenly.
- Combine 3 gallons water, the Zatarains boil, salt, remaining 2 tablespoons of creole seasoning, the 2 halved lemons, onion, celery, bay leaves, and garlic in large stockpot.
- Bring to a boil and taste.
- The salinity of the water should be that of saltwater.
- Add the shrimp and cook stirring frequently until pink and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
- drain in colander, transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 1 hour.
- FOR CREOLE SEASONING:.
- Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Store in an airtight container for up to three months.
- FOR COCKTAIL SAUCE:.
- Combine all ingredients and whisk well.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Serve shrimp with the remaining lemon cut into wedges and the cocktail sauce.
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Erons Gopo
g.erons14@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Collette Brown
collettebrown75@yahoo.comThis shrimp cocktail is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's light, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser.
magic ETC
magicetc@hotmail.comI love the addition of the Creole seasoning to this recipe. It gives the shrimp cocktail a unique and flavorful twist.
Nigatay rez
r47@yahoo.comThis is my favorite shrimp cocktail recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Wasif Hussain
h_wasif@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Mamdouh Hassan
h-m@hotmail.co.ukThis shrimp cocktail is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of the lemon zest to the sauce.
yo boi cam
c.y@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new shrimp cocktail recipes and this one is definitely a winner. The Creole seasoning gives it a unique and flavorful twist.
MAHIN HASSAN
m-hassan@aol.comThis is the best shrimp cocktail recipe I've ever tried. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Anindo Biswas
biswas@gmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp cocktail and asked for the recipe.
Ryza Cervantes
c41@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.
Humaira Rana
h-r@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Kami king
kami-k93@yahoo.comThis shrimp cocktail is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's light, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Christopher Strobl
cstrobl@hotmail.comI love the addition of the Creole seasoning to this recipe. It gives the shrimp cocktail a unique and flavorful twist.
Rosa Pantera
rosap@hotmail.frThis is my go-to recipe for shrimp cocktail. It's always a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make.
william ninela
n-william7@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Somrat Hasan
hasans94@hotmail.co.ukThe shrimp cocktail was delicious! The sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Elman Memmedzade
m_e@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
amin almlway
a.a23@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp cocktail turned out great! The shrimp were juicy and plump, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Richita Chakma
chakma@yahoo.comThis Creole Boiled Shrimp Cocktail was a hit at my last party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.