Old Bay Steamed Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce

by Jane
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Old Bay Steamed Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce can be a quick meal for two or an appetizer for a few. Nothing says summer in Maryland more than Old Bay Seasoning.  Not only is it used to infuse flavor in these shrimp, but it spices up the cocktail sauce with a nice zing! The simple sauce is way better than anything you can buy.

Let’s talk about Old Bay. According to the Washington Post, “Old Bay Seasoning is Maryland’s magical fairy dust.” I don’t think I could surmise it any better myself! Known as seafood’s best friend, it has so many other uses! One of our favorites is Old Bay White Cheddar Mac and Cheese.. A couple of my many recipes using  Old Bay worth trying are  Maryland Crab Balls and Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. 

Combine ketchup, horseradish and some Old Bay for a perfectly quick and amazing cocktail sauce.

Next, bring to a boil the apple cider vinegar, water and Old Bay Seasoning. Add in the shrimp, stir and cover for about 3 minutes.

 

 

Drain the shrimp, but DO NOT RINSE OFF!

Now you are almost ready to devour these babies! Grab some napkins, or some paper towels,  and a dish to hold the shells you peel off .

Peel, dip and repeat! You can enjoy this Old Bay Steamed Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce throughout year as long as you can buy shrimp. Let’s make this summer experience a repetitive event, regardless of the season.

 

 

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce

Old Bay makes everything enticing, especially when used on steamed shrimp! This simple and quick recipe from Old Bay makes for a great appetizer with friends or a shared dinner for two. Serve it with this homemade cocktail sauce! Simple, yet impressive!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizers, Cocktail Sauce, Old Bay, Steamed Shrimp
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 0
Author: My Dragonfly Cafe

Ingredients

Steamed Shrimp

  • 1 pound 16-20 count raw shrimp, shell on and deveined
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
  • 2 T Old Bay Seasoning

Cocktail Sauce

  • 1/4 c ketchup
  • 1/2 t horseradish
  • 1/4-1/2 t Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

Steamed Shrimp

  • Bring water, vinegar and Old Bay to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the shrimp (shells on),  stir and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  • Drain (do not rinse off). Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container to share with guests later.

Cocktail Sauce

  • Whisk together the ingredients and place in a small bowl for dipping. Discard any leftover sauce after devouring the shrimp.

 

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