Alton Brown S Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients for Alton Brown S Shrimp Cocktail

• 1 pound large shrimp (pre-cleaned)
• Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Water
• Ice
• Diced Tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chili sauce
• Prepared Horseradish
• Fresh Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)

How to Make Alton Brown S Shrimp Cocktail

1. Prepare the brine: In a bowl, combine 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Stir until salt dissolves.
2. Brine the shrimp: Add 1 pound of pre-cleaned shrimp to the brine. Refrigerate for 20-25 minutes.
3. Make the cocktail sauce: While shrimp brine, combine 1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes, 1/4 cup chili sauce, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
4. Refrigerate the sauce: Cover and refrigerate the cocktail sauce until ready to serve.
5. Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the brined shrimp under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
6. Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning (optional).
7. Preheat broiler and prepare pan: Place a baking sheet or broiler pan under the oven broiler and preheat for 5 minutes.
8. Broil the shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the preheated baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes.
9. Flip and broil: Using tongs, carefully flip the shrimp. Broil for another 1 minute.
10. Cool and chill: Immediately transfer the shrimp to a cold baking sheet to stop the cooking process. Refrigerate immediately.
11. Serve: Serve the perfectly seared shrimp chilled with the homemade cocktail sauce.