Citric Acid Free Gluten Free Garlic Lime Shrimp Cocktail

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time10 min

Citric Acid Free Gluten Free Garlic Lime Shrimp Cocktail

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
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4 cups cold water
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lime, halved
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black peppercorns

For the cocktail sauce

½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp hot sauce
½ tsp worcestershire sauce (gluten free)

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)
fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the water, smashed garlic, lime halves (squeeze them in before dropping them in), kosher salt, and black peppercorns in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
2
Add the shrimp to the simmering poaching liquid in a single layer. Cook, stirring once, for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp are opaque throughout and pink, with no translucent gray at the center, and register 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

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