Foodporn: T's favorite shrimp cocktail
Cocktail sauce was popularized in the U.S. in the 1920. While cold sauces were popular, the unusual ingredient of horseradish (Which was brought to the U.S. via southern Europe and western Asia) made a sauce that some thought was born out of a dare. Nostril cleaning, citrusy chili sauce with the sweetness of tomatoes? It just sounds like a dare that happened to be delicious.
I place a pound of shrimp into a pot of boiling water seasoned with some pickling spices. I cook for one minute then turn off the heat and allow them to poach until done, or about another 2 1/2 minutes. I strain them and cool them by tossing with ice and place in the refrigerator. However, it's the sauce that's the boss of this appetizer.
Cocktail Sauce
- 1 cup Heinz chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp. prepared wasabi
- Juice of one fresh squeezed lemon
Method
Mix it together, duh. Yep, it's an easy one and double dipping is allowed.
I posted a picture with this but don't see it.
I never thought of making this myself because I thought it would be too difficult. This looks simple enough and I think I will try it! Do you use already P and D shrimp?
I do. I like to get extra jumbo (U-15) as well. The small ones dry out to quick, IMHO.
Thank you!
This sounds delish! I like a spicy cocktail sauce for my shrimp
Giggles, weren't you the one who often quoted the old "give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day" ? Thems words to live by.
Still true!
Dear Friend T. Fargo: You are a most welcome addition to the News Talkers.
Have you any recipes and pictures for Passover Matzo Brei?
What Mrs. E. made for us during the week long Freedom Festival is a party on the palette.
For reasons of national security, I am not allowed to disclose the family secret ingredients.
Peace and Abundant Blessings Always.
Enoch.
Brother Enoch, Unfortunately no. I could make this a future endeavor, with lox and pickled onion on the side. Do you take your Matzo Brei savory or sweet?
I have a terrific source for Purim recipes & cheesecakes however!
Shalom.
My MIL's name is Esther !!!
Dear Friend T. Fargo: I prefer savory for Matzo Brie.
Everything you just posed is of great interest.
I look forward to reading it.
Thanks.
Shalom U'vracha.
Peace and Abundant Blessings Always.
Enoch.
Shut up! My Mom's name is Esther too!! I do believe biblical Esther was Queen of the Persian King Ahasuerus. Or King Aloysius. Or something weird like that.
Dear Friend CobaltBlue: Esther, A Jewish Woman married into the royal family to the King of Shushan (Modern day Iran).
Correct.
For the story, use a search engine for the Festival of Purim.
Enoch.
P.S. My saintly paternal grandmother was name Esther.
From Forrest Gump, the movie
Hell no, he forgot Shrimp Enchiladas with Poblano sauce or Mole'
Stuffed shrimp, butterflied shrimp, shrimp in white sauce, shrimp dumplings, shrimp chips...
I posted a delicious super-simple recipe for cold shrimp and green grape salad on the '5 Ingredients or Less' group.
I'll have to go find it then.
I don't see it there Buzz. Sorry.
It wasn't an article - it was in the comment wall below the articles:
Buzz, do you have access to the recipe for Chinese (or Thai) hot mustard? A cook who knows food from Sichuan Province or Thailand is really the best person to make it. Not really suitable for shrimp by themselves, but it does wonders for an egg roll. It's also pretty good for clearing out the sinuses. My wife and daughter don't like it because they say it's too hot. I'm not surprised since it makes even the hottest Mexican stuff that they're used to seem more suitable for small children. The lady who runs our local Chinese/That restaurant told me that she really should wear a gas mask when she makes it.
I can testify: Tim Fargo's meat is always hand rubbed.
Maybe not always. I like a little shaker action too.
You've got me wonton more ...
I guess the chili sauce bulks the ketchup while also replacing the Worcestershire?
Enough with the gratuitous foul language in titling these articles! Good thing NT has such a diligent profanity filter.
Of all the thing we grilled today - I missed the shrimp,
Happy Memorial Day my friends