Shrimp Cocktail 
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Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 
– 1 lemon, cut into wedges 
– 1 bay leaf 
– 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional) 
– 1 cup ketchup 
– 2 tablespoons horseradish (more or less to taste) 
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– Salt to taste 
Preparation 
1. Prepare Shrimp: Fill a large pot with water and add lemon wedges, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning if using. Bring the water to a boil. 
2. Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let cool. 
3. Prepare Cocktail Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Adjust the horseradish to taste for your preferred level of spiciness.
4. Serve: Arrange the cooled shrimp on a serving platter and serve with the cocktail sauce and extra lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy! 
